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ISSUE 260

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From combat to wombat: Scomo visits the Coast

Central Coast Council has ramped up its inspections of Wamberal beach as material fragments which potentially contain asbestos continuing to be sighted... See page 10

Out&About

The Central Coast Watercolour society will hold its springtime exhibition, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour...

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Lifestyle

Against a backdrop of a controversial commitment to increased gas-fired power, growing angst over Chinese data mining and a combative week with State governments over border restrictions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a surprise visit to Somersby on September 15 to announce a $172,190 boost for the Australian Reptile Park.

Future of Empire Bay Marina hangs in the balance Community activist Errol Baker is determined to pull out all the stops to save the heritage listed Empire Bay Marina, which was closed by Crown Lands suddenly early in September due to safety concerns.

The fenced off marina

Baker, who is Vice President of the Empire Bay Progress Association, has set up the Facebook page Save Our Heritage Listed Empire Bay Boat Shed in an effort to attract community support for his drive to save the marina. “Crown Lands has stopped business there and asked the tenant to move on,” Baker said. “I think they want to demolish

it, but I’m hearing it will cost the government around $1M to do that. “I am currently assembling some quotes on the cost of restoring it and if that would cost less than demolishing it, it’s possible it could be saved. “I intend to set up meetings with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Crown Lands officials to work through possibilities. “Once the Brisbane Water was littered with boat sheds, but they have gradually disappeared. “The Empire Bay boat shed is just two years short of its 100th birthday and it is one of our only

remaining links to our heritage in the area. “It’s one of the few original working boat sheds left and we really need to save these links to the past. “I am sure groups like the local fishing club and the sea scouts would give a hand with renovations and Men’s Shed Australia has also approached me about doing something in the area. “We’ve lost too much of our history in the Brisbane Water and this community asset is too big a part of Empire Bay to lose.” See page 3

The sustainable shoe brand, D’bris, which makes footwear from ocean plastic and car tires, has reached its global Kickstarter campaign goal... See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast Roosters have secured the first grand final spot in the NSW Harvey Norman Women’s Rugby League Premiership after beating the Cronulla Sharks 13-12 over the weekend. See page 40

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Cafés and restaurants breathe life into Gosford CBD

When Gosford’s new medical research institute opens its doors sometime in 2021, it will not only be a gamechanger for the CBD, but could become a global trend setter.

The beach sculptures made by local, Pete Rush, have left many Central Coast residents smiling in awe, and now he hopes he will be able to continue his work... See page 17

Health

Just some of the cafes which have made Gosford home are Baker Street Café, Bouffant Bakery, Recess and South End Social. See page 25 Chef Daniel in Baker Street Café

Member for Shortland Pat Conroy has slammed changes made recently to Australia Post services, which will see Central Coast homes receive letter deliveries only every second business day until at least next June.

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Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks confirmed that the reduced letter deliveries had already been introduced on the Coast, as many posties become temporary parcel carriers, delivering unprecedented parcel volumes during the coronavirus pandemic. “While posties continue to deliver letters, this will temporarily change to be every second business day, or five times each fortnight,” Wicks

said. “These changes are only temporary until June 30, 2021 as part of regulatory relief during the pandemic. “The changes were brought in to help Australia Post manage unprecedented parcel volumes being sent across the country, which on some days have almost doubled, as Australians adapt to living differently under COVID-19 restrictions. “At the same time, demand for other core products, including letters, have been volatile and many have halved. “Express Post, parcels and Post Office Box mail will continue to be delivered five days a week.” But Conroy is concerned the changes will become

permanent. “Intrastate letters will now take a minimum of seven full days to arrive, up from a previous minimum of three business days,” he said. “Having mail delivered five days a week meant posties could deliver parcels every day as well. “Because of these service cuts, delivery timeframes for small to medium sized parcels could also be delayed.” Conroy said Labor had moved to disallow the changes, which he said would see invoices from small businesses across the region take longer to land in customers’ inboxes. Terry Collins

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A Woy Woy man and his daughter, a local school student, have tested positive to coronavirus.

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Letters make way for surge in parcels

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Man and daughter test positive to coronavirus

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Cafes and restaurants are helping breathe life back into the Gosford CBD, with new shop fronts opening and trading hours extending into the weekend.

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Hopefully, you’ve been experimenting with some of the previous immuneboosting lifestyle hacks in this series and have made it through Winter... See page 32

Sport

The Wyong Roos stared down the Cessnock Goannas for a narrow 20-18 win in Round 7 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to remain undefeated on top of the ladder. See page 38

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The cases are the first in the area for five months, and bring the total number of cases reported in the 2256 postcode area to four. The man travelled from Woy Woy on trains to and from the city on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25. He left 6:49am both days, and returned to Woy Woy at 6:54pm on the Monday and at 8:28am on the Tuesday. His positive test was notified on Wednesday, August 26. NSW Health issued an alert the following day stating that people who travelled on these trains were regarded as casual contacts and “must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms develop”. “They must stay in isolation until they have received a negative result.” A new testing clinic opened at Woy Woy Hospital on Friday, August 28, expected to run from 8:30am to 4pm each day until Sunday, September 6. That day, NSW Health issued a further alert “strongly advising” people in the area “to refrain from visiting aged care facilities until September 12”. “Staff are also requested to wear masks when working in these facilities. “These are precautionary steps to prevent the entry of Covid-19 into this vulnerable setting.” The Peninsula’s two major aged care providers, Peninsula Villages and Blue Wave Living,

Community group welcomes shared zone grant Umina Community Group has welcomed the announcement of a $325,000 grant to create shared zone providing pedestrians priority in The Esplanade between Ocean Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave.

Community Group director Mr Tony Winch said he was pleased with the planned upgrades. “Many in the community use The Esplanade on a daily basis, from walkers and runners to riders. “The upgrade will provide them with a much safer and more pleasant pathway,” Mr Winch said. “This is especially true for the children and families heading to

Please don’t fence us out

Tucked away in the grounds of The Entrance Community Centre is a flourishing, bright and special garden in remembrance...

the primary school and the Umina Recreational Precinct.” Mr Winch said Central Coast Council had been supportive of the upgrade and worked closely with Transport for NSW and the State Government to acquire approvals and receive additional funding to complete the work. “The project is a terrific example of community, Council and the State Government working together to target areas that will directly improve life on the Peninsula,” Mr Winch said. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said the community had helped with ideas for improvements, with many asking

for better pedestrian access and upgrades to amenities. “Earlier this year, I called on our community to send in their ideas for improvements and activations. “It was great to read so many different projects to make the Peninsula an even better place to live,” Ms Tesch said. She said the upgrades provided refreshed and useable pathways and promoted active and healthy living for all members of the community. SOURCE: Media statement, 26 Aug 2020 Tony Winch, Umina Community Group Media release, 20 Aug 2020 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

need to close the school or any other facilities or shops in our community. “No students or teachers from this school are considered at-risk. “Both the student and her dad are experiencing only mild symptoms and are doing well,” he said.

Deepwater Plaza centre manager Ms Marcelle Proper said that the canopy would comprise 680 solar photovoltaic panels in the “Coles carpark”, generating about 340MWh of electricity per annum. It would reduce the shopping centre’s use of grid-purchased electricity as well as the associated carbon emissions. “Our car park solar project at Deepwater Plaza will enhance the amenity for our shoppers

SOURCE: Media Release, 24 Aug 2020 Marcelle Proper, Deepwater Plaza

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More than 300 Bateau Bay residents have petitioned National Parks and Wildlife Service to protest against a proposed fence along the boundary of Wyrrabalong National Park. Residents say the fence would limit access to a popular 1.6km Coast Track, which is renowned for its spectacular views and whale watching lookouts between Bateau Bay Beach and Crackneck Point Lookout. Instead, they say, money spent on building a 500m fence would be better used on fixing the badly degraded walking track and repairing the poor state of this pocket of national park. “Bateau Bay residents recently discovered, almost by accident, that National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)

plans to put a fence along Reserve Dve, from Rushby St to Guyagal St, to stop people gaining access to this section of the park ,” a resident, Denice Barnes, said. “Instead of wasting money on a fence that will do nothing to stop people walking in the bush, which is public land, it would be good to see some actual improvements to the walking track and some properly constructed access points,” she said. In their petition to NPWS, residents say that building a fence and blocking all entry and exit to the park along this stretch would endanger residents and visitors, restrict the access of emergency services, damage vegetation during construction and maintenance, compromise the visual amenity of the area, deplete funds that should be

used to maintain the badly degraded Coast Track and to eradicate weeds, as well as improve the health of the bushland and habitats. The 500m fence would block access to a popular side track from Reserve Dve to a lookout point near Burrawong St which has been used for more than 40 years. Main access to the track is from the Rushby St carpark and residents say blocking the Burrawong St track would only place added pressure on what would be the only other entry/ exit point, the heavily eroded Guyagal access track. They want to see properly constructed and maintained lateral access points for people to take in the spectacular views from the park. They are also concerned the NPWS has not held any

community consultation, nor provided any of the necessary information to residents, emergency services and other parties involved. Surveyors have already placed markers in preparation for building the fence. Another resident, Melinda Sheldon, said a fence would endanger residents by forcing them to walk on the road to reach either the carpark entry or Guyagal track, or the Rushby St carpark, particularly in areas where the verge is not maintained and visibility to traffic is limited. “Another problem is erosion on the main track caused by overgrown vegetation blocking a channel which once funnelled excess water out and over a cliff,” she said. “Council used to maintain that drain and it worked, but

NPWS stopped them doing that, and because it hasn’t been maintained, now the water just runs straight down the main track, eroding it, carrying soil and rocks, and causing a lot of damage and creating the hazard of exposed tree roots,” she said. “If NPWS would simply put some work into maintaining the main track, that would discourage people from cutting through the bush and eliminate the need for any fence and encourage people to use what is a wonderful asset for our community.” Barnes said the plan for the popular Coast Track is a stark contradiction to what the State Government announced last year, which was specifically aimed at improving access, picnic facilities and walking tracks. See page 4 for more

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The woman who helped establish and run the Junkastic Park recycling centre adjacent to Kincumber tip in the 1990s is calling for its return with the future of the waste management facility up in the air.

A little bit of history was made at Wyong Race Club over the weekend, with Rachel King becoming the first ever female jockey to claim the Wyong Cup in the 122nd running of the prestigious race. See page 40

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Trish Waddington

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said on September 1 that the tip would remain closed as Council considers options for its future. Trish Waddington of Macmasters Beach first mooted the idea of a recycling centre on the site in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, with the then Gosford Council calling for expressions of interest to operate it. Waddington helped successful tenderer Col

Wingrave establish the facility in 1994 and worked there for three years. A change of management and resultant OH&S issues saw the centre closed in the late ‘90s. In its heyday, Junkastic Park carried a huge range of secondhand goods, ranging from brica-brac to large furniture items. Not only was it a boon for local theatre groups, which made use of the facility to furnish stage sets, but it was popular with residents, many of whom furnished their homes with items obtained there. Waddington thinks the time is right for a reopening of Junkastic Park. “When the park was closed down it caused great distress,” she said.

“Not only did it save thousands of items from landfill, it inspired people to recycle, reuse and recreate.” Waddington is calling on fellow residents to lobby councillors ahead of the next Council meeting on September 14, when Councillor Jeff Sundstrom will call for a comprehensive report on the future of Kincumber tip in the face of rising community concern over its continued closure. The tip closed its gates in March, along with others in the region, in the face of coronavirus restrictions. But although Woy Woy and Buttonderry tips both reopened weeks ago, Kincumber remains off limits to the public. Continued page 4

We are blessed on the Central Coast with an almost perfect climate to grow the star of summer salads bowls – the tomato. See page 32

Sport

A little bit of history was made at Wyong Race Club over the weekend, with Rachel King becoming the first ever female jockey to claim the Wyong Cup... See page 40

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Central Coast Council has ramped up its inspections of Wamberal beach as material fragments which potentially contain asbestos continuing to be sighted... See page 10

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Central Coast Council has started the dredging program for The Entrance Channel. The program is set to continue through the coming months, in accordance with the EPA licence and other environmental constraints, and will be conducted in two stages. Mayor Lisa Matthews said it was important to see the program get underway. “Dredging The Entrance channel is important for our community, and I am glad to see the 2020-21 program begin,” Mayor Matthews said. “The sand from the dredging program will ultimately be used to nourish the highly eroded North Entrance Beach, but will first be used in the preparation of staging, or work areas, near Karagi Reserve.” Council Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said the dredging program would

look a little different to previous years, but that it was necessary to ensure that Council met its environmental obligations. “Council has been working with coastal experts Royal HaskoningDHV to develop a program that meets the NSW EPA’s licencing requirements,” Cox said. “This means that Council will now be pumping the dredged sand to the areas inside the channel near Karagi reserve where it will be ‘dewatered’ before being manually moved to areas that we plan to nourish, including North Entrance Beach. “This process will be slower than previous years as the sand will have to be handled twice, and will mean that the community will need to take extra care while the heavy machinery moves around on the beaches. “However, the program will

remove an estimated 30,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel. “Our dredging plan also takes into consideration the imminent arrival of the Little Terns and I want to assure the community that we are taking measures to mitigate any impact on them while dredging is taking place. “As part of the preparation of our dredging plans, Council has engaged ornithologists (bird specialists) to help develop an appropriate plan. “We will continue to monitor for the arrival of the Little Terns and when they arrive, we will seek further advice on the continuation of the program.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said: “In February, the NSW Government provided $600,000 to dredge The Entrance Channel and I am pleased that work is finally getting underway.

“Council has matched this funding on a dollar-for-dollar basis, allowing for a $1.2M dredging project.” Council mobilised its resources last week in preparation for dredging. Council’s Acting Environment and Planning Director, Andrew Roach, said a site compound was set up last week, with site offices, sheds and security in place. “The Entrance community and visitors to the area will start to see it develop over the next two days, including the arrival of sheds, piping and machinery,” Roach said on Thursday. “Once the compound is in place, Council will begin the necessary preparations, including testing and staff training, with the aim to have dredging start within a fortnight. “We know that many are

looking forward to seeing the start of the program, but we ask that the community stay away from the area, so that Council can get the preparations for dredging underway as soon as possible.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said it was timely for preparations to get underway for the commencement of the dredging program. “We love and care for our waterways on the Coast and dredging The Entrance channel is important for our community,” Mayor Matthews said. “The dredging program is carried out to help maintain tidal exchange between the ocean and the estuary. “To see the 2020-21 program progressing is encouraging.” Source: Media Releases Sep 9 and 12 Central Coast Council

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Lifestyle

‘Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming,’ that was Budgewoi’s Bryan ‘Dorf’ Dorfling’s mantra when he tackled the inaugural Coast Paddle over the weekend.

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Sport

Toukley RSL Bowling Club has an M&M as its Men’s Major Pairs champions for 2020.. See page 40

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The Central Coast Watercolour society will hold its springtime exhibition, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour...

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From combat to wombat: Scomo visits the Coast

Nine of the north’s most lush gardens are set to open for public viewing as part of the 2020 Wyong District Garden Competition.

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Calls for return of Junkastic Park recycling centre See page 33

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Lifestyle

Madeline Stratford at The Pecan Lady

Sport

Make a decision now on a new or upgraded train station for Warnervale, says Cr Kyle MacGregor, and create certainty for development in the area.

Sculptor Pete Rush has paid tribute to local Author, Nina Angelo, by creating a sculpture in Cockrane Lagoon near Macmasters Beach.

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A Central Coast health worker has called in from Melbourne’s frontline with a stark message for locals: the Covid threat is real and still very much alive.

Dredging begins

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Out&About

The Central Coast is set to rival Sydney’s CBD, with tourism in the area recording an all-time high for June and July.

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Health

Bateau Bay residents don’t want a fence to limit access to views like this

through shaded car parking and supply the centre with renewable energy, supporting the centre’s sustainability goals,” Ms Proper said. She said that the work would include resurfacing and line marking, as well as improved pedestrian access at the Coles entrance to the shopping centre. Access to Deepwater Plaza from the car park would remain open for shoppers throughout the project which is expected to be completed in mid-November.

The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre at Terrigal is set to reopen soon to the public, sporting a $1M facelift.

Spring fever

SOURCE: Website, 27-29 Aug 2020 Health alerts, NSW Health Social media, 31 Aug 2020-2 Sep 2020 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

Solar panels to shade carpark Solar panels will be used to provide shade for 103 car parking spaces for shoppers in Woy Woy.

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The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has launched a petition calling on Central Coast Council to fund a footpath extension...

The coronavirus testing clinic at Woy Woy hospital last week

“However, she re-developed symptoms and presented for testing a second time, which came back positive.” On Wednesday, September 2, Mr Crouch wrote: “I can confirm that the teenage female, who tested positive after her dad tested positive, is a student of the Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College. “Thankfully, the student was self-isolating for all times she was infectious. “This means there is no

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August 4 and 18 to get tested for Covid-19 and isolate until a negative test result is received.” On Monday, August 31, a second confirmed case in Woy Woy was notified. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said in a social media post that evening: “A female teenager, the daughter of the man who tested positive last week, has now contracted the virus. “She took a Covid-19 test last week which produced a negative result.

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responded to the alert, with advice of their restrictions on visits to their facilities. On Saturday, August 29, NSW Health issued a further alert: “NSW Health is investigating whether the CBD cluster originated in the City Tattersalls Club and then spread to workplaces in the city and to households across Sydney and the Central Coast. “To assist in identifying undiagnosed earlier Covid cases, NSW Health is asking anyone who attended the Club between

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The fenced off marina

The sustainable shoe brand, D’bris, which makes footwear from ocean plastic and car tires, has reached its global Kickstarter campaign goal... See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast Roosters have secured the first grand final spot in the NSW Harvey Norman Women’s Rugby League Premiership after beating the Cronulla Sharks 13-12 over the weekend. See page 40

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The decision followed an emotive address ahead of Council’s September 14 meeting by Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp, who appealed for more Council support in keeping the club local. Mielekamp described the relationship between Council and the Mariners as “transactional” rather than a partnership. He told councillors there were three entities involved; a not for profit children’s academy, the A-League club and a development arm. The club could also become a base camp for the Women’s World Cup, he said. Mielekamp said the Mariners had received words of support from Council but needed swift action. He reinforced that the club could be relocated away from the Coast, mooting a possible offer from Canberra, and said support to keep it in the region could come in many forms. While the club had not initiated the call for a crisis meeting, it supported

Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp

the move, he said. In a motion brought by Councillors Greg Best and Bruce McLachlan, councillors were asked to note the possible sale of the club with concern and recognise the significant economic, social, educational and public health contribution the organisation has provided over many years to the region. Cr McLachlan said Council has sponsored and actively supported the Mariners over many years and said Council could choose to be “proactive

or reactive”. “The loss of the Mariners would be a major blow; it is the Coast’s only major sporting club and we have already heard from Mr Mielekamp that they are not feeling the love from Council,” he said. Councillor Rebecca Gale spoke in favour of the motion, saying the Coast could not afford to lose the club, which provided children’s coaching, jobs, and tourist dollars. “I can’t believe we’re staring down the barrel of potentially losing the

Mariners,” she said. Councillor Troy Marquart said the region needed a high-end elite sports team. Mayor Lisa Matthews reinforced that Council officers had already had several meetings with Mariners executives, particularly in regard to the club’s development arm, and reminded councillors that Council could do little to prevent the sale of the club and decisions which could be made by a new owner. Unless Council wanted to put money on the table, it could not secure tenure of the team she said. Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said it was unclear what the Mariners’ expectations were about how Council could assist but she was happy for the meeting to go ahead and for the outcomes to be shared with councillors. Although Council staff had recommended against a meeting, saying that several meetings had already been held and there was little that a crisis meeting would achieve, the motion was adopted unanimously. Councillor Chris Holstein did not take part in the vote, having declared an interest as his daughter works for the Mariners.

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Future of Empire Bay Marina hangs in the balance

Crisis meeting to keep Mariners on the Coast Central Coast Council is to facilitate a crisis meeting with the Mariners, State and Federal MPs and business leaders amid fears the A-League soccer club, which is up for sale, could relocate away from the Coast.

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Baker said residents were also concerned at the possible loss of the Central Coast Ferries service to the hamlet. Daniel Rond of Central Coast Ferries said at this stage the company was unsure as to possible impacts. “The closure is not affecting us at this stage as we are still being allowed access,” Rond said. “But if the marina gets demolished, we may be looking at relocating our ferry somewhere else.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Crown Lands had taken action following repeated requests and actions to the management of Empire Bay Marina. “Ongoing breaches of licence conditions have created a significant risk to occupants, public health and safety, and the environment,” Crouch said. He said the issues include safety hazards, a lack of pollution control, structural defects in the boatshed, and encroachment on adjoining land. Vessel owners can access their craft by emailing maitland.crownlands@ crownland.nsw.gov.au or calling 1300 886 235.

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New Shared Zone for The Esplanade at Umina Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has welcomed the news that a new shared zone is to be established along The Esplanade at Umina. To be established between Ocean Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave as part of the pilot Streets as Shared Spaces program, the zone is intended to provide a safer environment for all users, giving priority to pedestrians. Tesch said it couldn’t have been achieved without the community. “Earlier this year I called on our community to send in their ideas for improvements and activations, and it was great to read so many different projects to make the Peninsula an even

better place to live,” Tesch said. “Dozens of people wrote to me and called for pedestrian improvements along the Esplanade between Umina Beach and Ettalong, and I hope this project will be just the start in what will be a longer term plan to improve the amenities and public spaces between our two popular centres.” Central Coast Council has secured a grant of over $325,000 for the project, which will include traffic calming devices, along with landscaping suited to the area. It will encourage all forms of active transport, like walking, cycling, or scooting. Tesch said this is the beginning of the

pedestrianisation changes the peninsula needs as the first step towards refreshing the pathway between Ocean Beach Surf Club and the Ettalong waterfront. “With an aging population on the peninsula, works like this are vital to keeping our pathways useable and our community healthy and active too,” she said. “Now that we’ve got the green light on funding the work is secured and a new share way for all of us to use is on the horizon. “With many of our community members now also able to work from home I know lots of us will be taking a stroll, a roll, or a ride on the new pathway.”

The Esplanade at Umina Beach will be transformed into a shared zone that gives priority to pedestrians, and will feature new landscaping, seating, and signage. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said residents had been agitating for improvements to the area for some time. “The project also delivers on the objectives of our Community Strategic Plan ‘One’ by activating spaces and places to complement activity around town centres, foreshores, lakes and green spaces for families, community and visitors,” Cr Matthews said. Terry Collins

ET Australia school relocation to create 40 new jobs The relocation of the ET Australia School from Donnison St, Gosford, to two new locations is one of 11 projects the NSW Government will fast-track to stimulate the economy and create new jobs. The proposal is consideration by

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Department of Planning as a State Significant Development. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the school was seeking planning approval to develop a campus in a disused retail space within the Imperial Shopping Centre, and a campus for Year 11 and 12 students at

a building it already occupies at 125 Donnison Street, Gosford. The ET Australia School has to move from its current site and make way for Central Coast Council’s new library. “The school’s relocation has already been classified as a State Significant Development, and by fast-tracking its planning approval, this means

a final decision will be made by October 9,” Crouch said “If approved, this project would provide 40 new jobs and boost the local economy by $2.8M. “Relocating the ET Australia School to the new site would also enable the educational facilities to support 110 additional students and 14

staff.” Crouch said the NSW Government was responding to COVID-19 by making sure shovel-ready projects can get underway and the construction pipeline can continue to grow. The Planning System Acceleration Program has generated a $25B injection into the NSW economy and

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Labor MPs call for toll-free period on Northconnex The Central Coast’s Labor MPs are ramping up their push for a one-month tollfree period when Northconnex opens to motorists later this year. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said Coast motorists stood to save more than $300 if the Opposition’s Toll Free Period Bill, expected to be debated in the Lower House this week, is passed. “Central Coast residents had to put up with roadworks and disruption during the NorthConnex construction,” he said. “A one-month, toll-free period could save local commuters almost $320 and heavy vehicle operators nearly $950.” Harris and fellow MPs Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, met with Shadow Minister for Roads John Graham and representatives from the Transport Workers Union on the Coast on September 11. Graham said heavy vehicle operators will be slugged unacceptably high toll costs when the long overdue project

Central Coast Labor MPs met with Shadow Roads Minister, John Graham, and members of the Transport Workers Union on September 11

opens. “Truck drivers will be prohibited from using Pennant Hills Rd, forcing them to pay $23.73 for each journey through the new 9km tunnel, which would be $11,400 a year,” he said. “Daily commuters will also be slugged an estimated $7.91 per trip, or $3,800 per year.” The Bill passed the NSW Upper House last month.

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said Coasties want the Premier to show leadership and “do the right thing”. “It is safer and fairer to give drivers some relief, especially during a recession.” Tesch said. “It’s just greedy to throw a toll at motorists the second the road opens – whenever that will be.” Member for The Entrance

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David Mehan said truck drivers have always used Pennant Hills Rd as a rest stop on long freight journeys. “Truck drivers now have to choose between driving 244km without a rest stop and copping a $194 fine for using Pennant Hills Rd instead; it’s wrong,” he said. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said Northconnex would transform travel between the

Central Coast and Sydney and motorists will always have a choice to use the new NorthConnex tunnel or continue using Pennant Hills Rd. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said Northconnex would be tolled when it opens to traffic, consistent with the opening of the New M4 Tunnels and the M8. “For freight operators, this will help boost productivity and

support the movement of goods, with a straighter and flatter route for increased fuel efficiency and reduced wear and tear. “We’re also boosting safety with 3.5 metre wide lanes and a breakdown lane with 24 hour monitoring. “Overall, the risk of a crash driving through NorthConnex is predicted to be around five times lower than on Pennant Hills Rd.” Owners of privately registered vehicles who spend an average of $25 a week over a year on tolls are entitled to free registration as part of the NSW Government’s Toll Relief scheme. Drivers who spend an average of $15 a week over a year are entitled to half price registration The Government has also announced a new scheme which will see drivers towing caravans, boats and horse floats eligible for cheaper tolls. The scheme will work by providing a rebate on the larger recreational vehicle tolls to bring the cost in line with regular cars. Terry Collins

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Gosford social housing development commences The first sod has been turned on a $15.3M social housing development in Beane St, Gosford, which has been fast tracked by the State Government as part of its efforts to keep the Coast economy alive during CoVID-19. Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, was on-site on September 10 to help get work under way on a seven-storey development which will deliver 41 new homes and support as many as 77 jobs. “The Gosford CBD is currently undergoing significant transformation, and this architecturally-designed

An artist’s impression of the completed project

building will set the standard for future housing developments in the area,” Crouch said.

“At least 60 per cent of the workers are local and the company undertaking the

work, Mono Constructions, is also committed to ensuring 20 per cent of all skilled tradespeople on-site will be apprentices.” Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said the project was among $4.7B worth of projects given a fast-tracked assessment to generate economic activity in response to the pandemic. “At a time when we need it most, this development will deliver new fit-for-purpose housing for the most vulnerable people in our society and support much-needed jobs – including jobs for local apprentices, tradies and subcontractors,” Pavey said.

“It also demonstrates our smart approach to delivering new housing, transforming a vacant lot into contemporary new homes built to the highest standards and located close to employment and vital community services such as schools, hospitals and public transport.” Mono Constructions has a proven record on the Central Coast, having successfully completed upgrades to Wyong Public School and new apartment buildings in Terriga. “We are delighted to be commencing work and engaging with the talent and knowledge of local trades, contractors and manufacturers,” company

director, Christopher Moujalli, said. Delivered on behalf of the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, the Beane St project consists of 21 onebedroom and 20 two-bedroom units with secure basement parking. The project includes a rooftop solar photovoltaic system which will power common area lighting for energy efficiency, and rainwater harvesting for use in landscaping, and is expected to be completed in 2022. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Council opens debate on a return of Junkastic Park A Junkastic Park-style recycling centre is among options to be considered in a report set to come back to Central Coast councillors in coming weeks regarding the future of Kincumber tip. Councillors backed a motion from Councillor Jeff Sundstrom for a full report on the waste

management facility, which has been closed to the public since March. Many residents have complained about having to take waste to the Woy Woy tip, with businesses saying it is costing them valuable time. Recycling advocate Trish Waddington of Macmasters Beach is calling for a return of

Junkastic Park, which operated adjacent to the tip for several years in the 1990s, allowing residents to buy everything from bric-a-brac to large items of furniture at a reasonable price. Cr Sundstrom outlined the uncertainty within the community to fellow councillors.

He acknowledged that maintenance work had been carried out when the tip was first closed due to coronavirus restrictions but said it was looking more and more like a permanent closure. He said he would support permanent closure if it improved waste management but, if not, he would fight for it to re-open.

It was Cr Doug Vincent who asked for the report to include options similar to the old Junkastic Park. Cr Chris Holstein said the history of Junkastic Park and why it was closed needed to be in the report. Cr Sundstrom’s motion pointed out that even though Woy Woy tip is only 16km away

from the Kincumber facility, the extra travelling time adds to the burden for many residents who are committed to doing the right thing with their waste. The ongoing closure of the tip has also sparked concerns that incidences of illegal dumping will rise. Terry Collins

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Save our Coast condemns handouts to gas industry Community group Save Our Coast has condemned the revelation on September 15 by Prime Minister Scott Morrison of huge handouts to the gas industry, including $52.9M to build new gas pipelines and open up five new gas basins. Founder and director Natasha Dean said the move could have disastrous climate and economic implications and could facilitate gas exploration off the Central Coast under the PEP 11 licence. “At a time when Australia needs an economic recovery based on secure long lasting

jobs in sustainable industries, the Australian government is instead trying to lock in increased short-sighted climate-destroying fossil fuel production for decades to come,” Deen said. “The announcement is yet another taxpayer funded handout to fossil fuel companies that seeks to subsidise gas companies building their infrastructure with our hardearned public money, facilitating devastating projects like gas drilling off the beautiful Central Coast while the community, environment and climate pay the cost.” Deen said research shows

investment in the gas industry creates far fewer jobs than renewables, or in fact almost any other industry per dollar invested. “It is abhorrent to fund fossil fuel companies when those millions of dollars could and should be better spent on families and businesses struggling during COVID 19,” she said. “(They could be) invested in secure renewable jobs that nurture our communities, climate, and environment, and future proof our economy.” Source: Media release, Sep 15 Save Our Coast

Drilling for gas off the NSW coast has been met with fierce community opposition

Time now to Get Ready for bushfire season With the 2020-21 bushfire season fast approaching, the NSW Rural Fire Service is calling on Central Coast residents to spend this weekend preparing. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said volunteer firefighters will be holding COVID-safe events on

September 19 and 20 to provide localized bushfire risk information and practical actions to ‘get ready’. “Last year, NSW experienced a devastating fire season that saw volunteer firies put their lives on the line to protect people and property,” Crouch said. “Because of our incredibly

effective Rural Fire Brigades led by the indefatigable Superintendent Viki Campbell, the Central Coast region was able to avoid significant loss of property. “This means it’s vital that local residents take the bushfire threat seriously, and ‘Get Ready Weekend’ is an opportunity to get tips and feedback from

local firies on how to reduce bushfire risk and make a bushfire survival plan. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said the threat of bushfire is as real as ever, particularly the risk of grass fires in the State’s west. “Despite a large part of the State having burnt during our

‘Black Summer’, we cannot get complacent about this coming season, so now is the time to get ready,” Elliott said. The NSW Government is also preparing for the 2020-21 bushfire season with the announcement of $45M to fast-track hazard reduction, employ 100 new paid State Mitigation Crew positions and

upgrade the firefighting fleet, including a $121,000 Cat 9 Tanker for The Bays Rural Fire Brigade. More details can be found at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ GetReady. Source: Media release, Sep 16 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Waste Resource Strategy - an exciting future direction for managing waste

Our Youth are calling for stronger action on climate change - we need to listen

On 14 September, 2020, Council adopted our Central Coast Waste Resource Strategy. The vision of the strategy is to “promote the Central Coast as a creative environment for developing a local circular economy that values the recovery of resources and advocates prevention of waste”.

Our Council recognizes the need for meaningful action on climate change. Increasingly, we are experiencing more extreme weather events and more frequently - just as scientists have been predicting. These have serious economic, social and environmental costs that we can’t ignore.

This is an exciting change - it recognises the importance of preventing waste in the first place and has a focus on a circular economy. The NSW Government released a “Circular Economy Policy Statement” in February 2019. A circular economy “values resources by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible”. This will bring major economic, social and environmental benefits and will contribute to job creation. Importantly, our Council will prioritise moving towards FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) processing. This is already in place in 43 Councils around NSW - so we can learn from their experiences. 59% of our kerbside waste is organic, including food waste and other organic waste - so there is an opportunity to reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfill. Other initiatives in the strategy include: • Education - our community is an important part of the solution • Engaging with large waste generators such as supermarkets and health care industries to minimise waste • Working with local businesses to undertake waste audits so that they can reduce waste (and also save money!) • Promoting the reuse, repair and repurposing of household items - including a possible “tip shop” • Look at Council’s own operations to reduce waste and improve practices - and support local waste solution providers, where possible • Investigating the idea of a precinct that has recycling and reprocessing facilities. Council staff have done a great job in developing this strategy and are already leading the way with initiatives such as the use of soft plastics in the construction of roads and smart litter bins.

To find out what Council has on exhibition visit their page: www.yourvoiceourcoast.com

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On 12 March 2018, Council committed to strong action on Climate Change, joining the Cities Power Partnership (CPP) and developing a Climate Change Policy. The community has demonstrated through consultation that they want Council to show leadership in this area. Council adopted a Climate Change Policy on 8 July 2019 and this is being implemented. Of course, we need to do more. We continue to see a lack of leadership at State and Federal levels, by both major parties. Our young people are speaking up - it is their future that will be most impacted and we need to listen to them. Friday, 25 September is a Global Day of Action for Climate Change - there will be limited opportunity to come together due to COVID, however, I encourage everybody to use that day to support meaningful action on Climate Change.

Our Community contributing to solutions Many people are doing their part in reducing, reusing and recycling. There are opportunities to get involved – through community gardens, Men’s Sheds, events such as Clean Up Australia Day, as well as joining other groups that advocate and educate to reduce waste.

Find out more about Community Gardens and Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast here: www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/recreation/ parks-and-reserves/community-gardens https://mensshed.org/find-a-shed/

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The State Opposition has accused the State Government of “hiding behind COVID”, with the waiting list for elective surgery having blown out to 353 days on the Central Coast. Shadow Health Minister Ryan Park said Bureau of Health Information (BHI) figures show that from April to June the median wait times for nonurgent elective surgeries in the Central Coast Local Health District increased by 54 days compared to the same quarter last year.

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Opposition says government is hiding behind COVID on surgery wait lists Patients at Wyong Hospital face the longest delay of 400 days, he said. Meanwhile, the state-wide waitlist has hit a record high with 101,026 patients currently waiting for life-changing surgery, he said. “The Government only has itself to blame for the elective surgery backlog,” Park said. “The reality is the NSW public health system was under enormous strain before elective surgeries were suspended. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said it was “appalling” that the

Coast was under “such enormous strain”. “The Central Coast has a large number of elderly people who require elective surgery to improve their quality of life by reducing pain and discomfort – these people are being left by the wayside by this Government,” Harris said. “The Government needs to urgently implement a longterm, sustainable plan to reverse years of mismanagement and budget cuts.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam

Crouch, acknowledged the impact COVID-19 has had on elective surgeries, with a nationwide restriction applied to semi-urgent and non-urgent elective surgeries earlier this year. “Despite all of the challenges of COVID-19, urgent surgeries have continued to be delivered on time,” Crouch said. “Thanks to a $388M investment from the NSW Government, a new partnership between public and private hospitals has been established, which currently is resulting in more than 100% of the usual elective surgery capacity.”

Meanwhile the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) is urging the Government to bring forward the delivery of extra nurses to help cope with the elective surgery waiting list backlog. NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said it was imperative the government increase the nursing workforce now to assist with tackling the backlog over coming months. “There’s no denying the COVID-19 pandemic had a ripple effect through our public and private hospitals, and we know elective surgery declined sharply from March 26, when

the Federal Government was forced to put the brakes on,” Holmes said. “In late April, some additional elective surgery procedures were permitted and by midMay a three-stage pathway for further elective surgeries was rolled out. “We’re urging the government to bring forward the roll-out of extra nursing staff now if they intend go down this path, rather than relying on nurses to pick up the pace and [do more] overtime.” Terry Collins

Restrictions eased on rural burn-offs Residents of the riverine communities of the Hawkesbury River, including Patonga Creek, with boat only access and land parcel less than 4000m2 can now undertake open pile burning due to limitations for green waste services.

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September 14 to amend the Open Pile Burning Policy following a request from residents and a Council assessment and consultation with the NSW Rural Fire Service. Residents on large rural properties which generate large amounts of dry and dead vegetative waste will now be able to self-regulate on pile

burning. No permit is required but residents must provide 24 hours’ notice of their intention to undertake open pile burning to either NSW Rural Fire Service Central Coast District Office, Fire and Rescue NSW Central Coast Office or their local fire station. Vegetation burning must be undertaken in a safe manner

and follow the conditions of consent set out in the Open Pile Burning Policy, which will continue to be reviewed every three years. Other areas affected are Wobby, Wondabyne, Cogra Bay, Bar Point and Marlow Creek. The motion passed with only Deputy Mayor Jane Smith and Councillor Louise Greenaway voting against it.

Cr Smith said she favoured a schedule with a map specifying the areas involved over provisions being woven into the policy. She was concerned about the self-assessment process and said she couldn’t see the Threatened Species Act acknowledged in the policy, But Councillor Chris Holstein said fuel load reduction was

needed. He said he had previously seen individuals overstep the mark, but the self-assessment provision could be taken away if abused. Source: Agenda item 2.4 Central Coast Council meeting, September 14

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Council removes asbestos from beaches Central Coast Council has ramped up its inspections of Wamberal beach as material fragments which potentially contain asbestos continuing to be sighted following the major storm event in July which saw portions of waterfront homes topple onto the beach. Council has retrieved more material fragments from Wamberal beach in the past month than it did during all of 2019, with residents regularly taking to Facebook to share pictures of suspected asbestos.

Council’s Manager of Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski, said Council would inspect the beach daily to improve chances of removing all fragments that may deposit. “In 2019 our beach inspection team removed just over 400 fragments that may contain asbestos from Wamberal Beach,” he said. “In August alone we collected over 720 fragments, taking the 2020 total to more than 900. “As a result, we have increased our beach inspections from 2-3 per week to daily to ensure we can collect

as much as possible. “The risk to public health is considered low due to the size and nature of the material and that it is bonded in sheet form; asbestos is dangerous only

when broken up and fibres are released into the air.” Council has been undertaking an ‘emu pick’ on the surface of the sand and is also conducting regular inspections on nearby

Terrigal beach. Mayor Lisa Matthews said it was important that the community stayed away from debris on the beach. “I want to assure the community Council is prioritising the removal of material at the beaches,” Cr Matthews said. “Trained Council staff are inspecting the beach daily and removing all the potential asbestos containing material they find. “The identified risk to human health is low, however Council will continue to be vigilant to

ensure the materials are removed quickly and we encourage the public to exercise caution. “It is unfortunate that with situations like this, Council and the community are left to manage the legacy left by this material and its prevalent and ill-informed use in the past.” Suspected asbestos containing materials should be referred to Council on 1300 463 954 or the EPA Pollution line on 131 555.

the Council was leading the way in waste education and initiatives such as recycled products being incorporated into road construction, mattress recycling and the household soft plastics recycling trial. “In 2018-19, 59 percent of the Coast’s waste went into landfill and this Strategy provides the framework for us to significantly reduce that amount and divert waste products into products and resources that can be used again,” Pearce said.

“This Strategy enables us to continue to explore ways of extracting resources from waste, which can then be used for upcycling, returned to raw materials or used in energy production.” The Waste Resource Management Strategy is available at centralcoast.nsw. gov.au

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Council goes FOGO The region’s weekly red bin collection is safe, with Central Coast Council voting to keep the bin schedule as it is, while it hopes to reduce waste going into those bins by going FOGO. According to the Council, 59 per cent of what now goes in the red bin is food scraps and garden waste, or Food Organics and Garden Organics, which can go into the green bin. Council adopted its inaugural

Waste Resource Management Strategy, which includes provision to maintain the general waste red bin weekly service and investigating the introduction of a FOGO service for the Central Coast at its September 14 meeting. It is the result of extended consultation with the community, industry and other stakeholders, exploring attitudes, waste sector expertise, local and global trends and options for creating a circular economy which

values the recovery of The second is to build a resources and advocates the circular economy through prevention of waste. diverting waste from landfill More than 1,300 residents and stimulating local demand participated in the initial for recovered materials. community consultation phase, The third is to strengthen with the diversion of waste “triple bottom line” outcomes away from landfill emerging as as Council partners with other a top priority. stakeholders to optimise waste The strategy sets out four facilities and services. objectives. The fourth objective is to The first is to drive waste enhance street and open space avoidance by breaking single- appeal by creating clean use habits, exploring reusable streetscapes. options and repurposing Council’s Unit Manager Waste materials. Services, Andrew Pearce, said ADVERTISEMENT

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FROM THE MAYOR

DELIVERING ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

I was proud to announce last week a fantastic soft plastics recycling initiative Central Coast Council is leading the way in, and the interest from our community has been phenomenal. Central Coast Council is the only council in Australia who is currently trialling a soft plastics recycling initiative. In partnership with Curby, IQ Review and Nestlé, Council will be providing up to 2,000 households with the opportunity to take part in this great concept. Together we can minimise the amount of waste diverted to landfill and its impact on the environment. For households participating as part of the pilot, a welcome pack will be posted out which includes the soft yellow Curby bags, Curby tags and an information letter, then it is a simple three step process: 1. Place your clean soft plastics such as cling wrap, chocolate wraps, biscuit wraps etc into the yellow curby bag until full, 2. Place the Curby tag to the bag, 3. Place the filled bag into the yellow lid recycle bin for collection If successful, Council will be looking to roll out this program across the Central Coast region. If you would like to get involved, please visit curbythebilby.com.au and sign up by September 30.

We are continually investing in infrastructure to meet the diverse needs of our community now and into the future.

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COUNCIL MEETING

Council meetings are held twice each month. Full details: centralcost.nsw.gov.au/meetings. Meetings are livestreamed at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ meeting-support

Delivering roads with $70M funding

Our community identified a number of priority road projects which have been our focus. We have now delivered eight projects with a further 16 to be delivered across 28 suburbs this financial year using the Federal Government’s Central Coast Roads Package. Projects delivered: • Mutu Street Upgrade, Woy Woy • Cresthaven Avenue Renewal, Bateau Bay • Bayview Avenue Renewal, The Entrance • Kerry Crescent Renewal, Berkeley Vale • Maidens Brush Road Renewal, Wyoming • Shirley Street Renewal, Ourimbah • Sturt Street Renewal, Killarney Vale • Springfield Road Renewal, Springfield Projects planned: • Del Monte Place Upgrade, Copacabana* • Ridgway Road Upgrade, Avoca Beach* • Glenrock Parade Upgrade, Tascott • St Huberts Island Bridge Upgrade • Everglades Catchment Drainage Upgrade, Umina Beach* • Gem Road Upgrade, Pearl Beach • Racecourse Road Renewal, West Gosford • Tuggerawong Road Renewal, Tuggerawong • Woodbury Park Drive Renewal, Mardi • Craigie Avenue Renewal, Kanwal • Fravent Street Renewal, Toukley • Richardson Road Renewal, San Remo • Oleander Street Renewal, Noraville • Hibbard Street Renewal, Canton Beach • Albert Warner Drive Renewal, Warnervale • The Corso Renewal, Gorokan *Project will continue into subsequent years See all projects, search ‘road projects’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

A place to connect, create and collaborate

The vision for the first Regional Library for the Central Coast is being realised with designs now revealed.

The Gosford Regional Library will have space to connect, learn and do business with Council. A space for our kids to find a love of literacy through interaction and play. A flexible function space for special occasions and larger audiences, with breakout spaces on every level for private and collaborative learning or just to relax and take in the views of the city. It will have a smart work hub for those who want a great place to work without the commute plus dedicated meeting rooms, recording studios and an exhibition space. We will keep you updated at every step of the way, with completion expected by October 2023. Search ‘library’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Water infrastructure for the future

The quality and responsible use of water across the Central Coast remains firmly on our agenda, with continued investment in major infrastructure projects that contribute to water security.

Water security capital works projects: • Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline ($61M) • Mardi Water Treatment Plant Stage 3 Upgrade ($25M) • Mooney Dam Water Pump Station Upgrade ($4.4M) Drought management projects: • System wide leak detection program • Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant recommissioning • Drought Response Desalination Readiness Assessment • Recycled Water Scheme Review and Refurbishment See all projects, search ‘water projects’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR CHILDREN

YOUR SAFETY

Stories tap into kids’ concerns

Clean-up kits for share vehicles

Young children often don’t have the language or emotional capacity to voice their anxiety or express fears about the natural disasters which may be happening around them. Council has recorded a special online storytime series to help parents and carers tap into youngsters’ fears and concerns about COVID and the other environmental crises we’ve experienced in the past year. Following the adventures of “Birdie” and her friends, the Growing Together Through Natural Disasters series has been filmed for Council’s popular Coast Connect YouTube channel. It explores four recent natural crises: • COVID • flood • extreme heat. • fire

Taxies, Uber, hire vehicles and community transport vehicle drivers can now access a cleanup kit to help keep them and their passengers stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSW Government is providing one kit per vehicle. Each kit contains gloves, saline eye wash, antiseptic swabs, soap and first-aid hand towels in a resealable plastic bag. The kits are in addition to the recent opening of a sanitisation station at West Gosford for all point-to-point vehicles which also include ambulance, police and HealthShare vehicles. The sanitisation station provides a free clean once each day, focusing on high-touch areas such as door handles, seatbelts and payment equipment. The kit should be used by drivers to spot clean after potential transmission incidents such as a passenger coughing or sneezing. To order a kit, visit pointtopoint.nsw.gov.au/ sanitisation-stations or the sanitisation station at 7 Merinee Rd, West Gosford. Operating hours: 7am-7pm Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Saturdays.

Working with puppets and play, the stories are presented by an environmental educator who helps Birdie and her friends “talk” about their worries and concerns. Share the videos with the pre-schoolers and early primary school youngsters in your life by searching “Birdie” at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ youtube

1. I know the text was approved, but could we change both documents so the sentence ends at “…age-friendly community.” And a new sentence starts with “Have your say…” 2. In the customer service slide, Whatthat should climate action can we ensure the grey box does not your cut oﬀ community? any of the images

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Courtesy and compromise needed in MTB debate It is with increasing anxiety that I have been watching the developments between the mountain bike/national park community groups. I fear that views on how we use the park is becoming more divisive and arguments, on each side, are very black and white. I understand points on both sides and hope I can contribute some compromise and clarity. I can’t see exactly how the corona situation has directly contributed to polarizing the debate but I do sense the huge influx of people at this time has also increased the tensions. It is precisely at times like this

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions we need to be kind to each other and understand we all have to find ways to ease the growing stress. There are many shades of grey within the riding community and some of us have been riding in this area for

many years without issues. We ride the trails as a passive way to be in nature and appreciate our beautiful environment. On the roads we are not safe from the aggro and abuse of drivers and when we cycle the trails we are respectful and careful of the indigenous sites, flora, fauna and other users. I have noticed recently an increase in the creation of extreme side trails with jumps and turns. I have been increasingly concerned that some of the people creating these adrenaline inducing trails are doing it without thought to the

damage caused to the fragile flora. I support the requests from this group to have an area created for this style of mountain biking and I can understand the appeal (if only I was younger!!). With proper planning and development by qualified specialists the sport can be a draw card for Central Coast tourism. Promoting collaboration between National Parks and trail designers we could have a valuable addition to our area whilst at the same time preserving the integrity of the park.

However, I am alarmed and saddened when I read comments by some locals (and others), wanting all biking banned from all areas of the park or banished to a concentrated section for the “hardcore” cyclists. As a long term hiking and cycling resident of Killcare, I am seeking a guarantee that I will be able to access the park trails adjacent to our property for local commuting, exercise, riding with grandchildren and friends. This would enable myself and many others I know, to sustain positive mental and physical health.

Fear creates friction so if we all want to keep using the trails together we must observe proper etiquette, be aware and courteous, riders should call out and be vigilant so as to not scare hikers. The natural bushland and fragile areas should be respected. I appeal to all sides to be understanding and communicate with each other. Let’s make our interactions congenial and respectful and, when passing on the trails greet each other with a smile. Email, Sep 7 J. Coleman, Killcare

Put political point-scoring aside for the sake of a long-term plan I find Debra O’Neill’s comments (CCN September 4) with regard to development puzzling and presume she was searching for anything to criticise the Federal Member Lucy Wicks. Neither of the federal parties have much to be proud of when it comes to the Central Coast. The only time anything is

FORUM done here is at election time. In times of recession there has always been high unemployment. Simply pushing development at these times has no long term benefit whatsoever. I have lived and worked on the Coast for nearly fifty years now and cannot ever remember

a time when the population did not have to look elsewhere for work. Given that will be the case for many years to come then the solution is to provide the workforce an efficient and reliable means of getting to those jobs. Yet neither governments both state and federal have ever been prepared to put serious money into these areas.

Making a railway station look more attractive is not going to make the trains more efficient. One of the interesting things that has happened is an increase in the number of people in the morning who come into the Coast for work. We should be looking to see why this is happening and attempting to change this. Fast tracking developments

does not provide long term employment, nor does building more factory bays or more restaurants mean an increase in employment as these would need an increase in population to service them and at the moment the road systems will not handle it. I also find that on page 27 (of the same issue) is an article bemoaning the fall off in apprenticeships, another

problem that could be addressed. In short it would be productive if all politicians simply acknowledged that point scoring was a waste of time and realise the Coast needs a long term plan as to its direction and then put the infrastructure in place to accomplish this. Email, Sep 6 G. Mitchell, Kariong

On the Councillors’ achievements I read with interest what our Central Coast Council councillors believe to be their most significant achievements over the past three years (CCN, September 11).

FORUM Most claim to have achieved better outcomes for the people of the Central Coast like greater community engagement and consultation; also, they point

out small local projects within their wards that they claimed they achieved. It was also interesting to read that none of them except one mentioned the financial disaster this Council is in,

losing millions of dollars; that is a major achievement, I think. It was disappointing to see that two out of our three elected councillors (Gosford West Ward) didn’t even answer the question about what they think

they have achieved for our community. This leads me to believe that Councillors Holstein and Marquart don’t believe they have done anything for the Peninsula.

We have 12 months left with this Council to see if Councillors Holstein and Marquart come out and claim any achievements for our community. Email, Sep 12 C. Veugen, Umina Beach

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Well done CCN for coverage of Councillors’ achievements Coast Community News is to be congratulated for its coverage of the “achievements” of our councillors over the past three years (CCN, Sep 11). This will be extremely valuable as a reference source, when the long-delayed elections come up next year, although it is notable that several councillors are not listed in the round-up. Was this because they had no achievements to report and were too ashamed to [respond] or because they hold the electorate in such disdain that they don’t see any need to keep electors informed about their activities? I wonder if it wouldn’t be worthwhile to make this, say, a six-monthly feature: most ratepayers don’t closely follow each councillor’s behaviour on a weekly basis, but a summary of this kind brings performance

FORUM into focus. Of course, some items don’t amount to anything more than carrying out routine councillor duties. For instance, approving the new Umina Mall project hardly seems such an outstanding effort that it calls for selfcongratulation, particularly since the project still seems to be a long way from fruition: if Councillor Mehrtens has made such an remarkable contribution that he is invited to cut the opening ribbon, it would seem to be soon enough to brag about it on that day. As for the idea that “there were few issues ... as unpopular as the ... decision to remove town centre banners from Umina”, I have yet to hear a single person mention it or even to notice that the banners were missing in the first place

or have been reinstated. This is picayune stuff, indeed. With respect to Councillor Best, I sympathise with him that he can only point to multiple failed rescission motions on the subject of the Gosford Library and the Warnervale Airport, and to a concern about responsible use of Council resources. I believe these are three important subjects, and I wish that he had been successful in his endeavours against what some might see as the obstinacy of the Council at large I know they do say that, if a first you don’t succeed, you should try, try again, but there surely comes a point where it’s necessary to give up a lost cause and move on to something more productive. Most ratepayers want to hear about something that a councillor has been successful

Sea wall saga The residents of the Coast who believe (in) building a sea wall at Wamby beach have got their heads in the sand (what’s left of it). If you think this will solve the problems, you’d be foolish and naïve. The first line of defence is our sand dunes that help feed the adjacent sand banks which protect the shoreline in big storms. We have already manipulated the sand and water flow by the building of houses on the dune.

FORUM A sea wall from lagoon to lagoon would just divert the problems to either end of the wall and have a massive impact on the dune at the northern end which if you look at previous storms always keeps the northern beach stable. This would almost certainly put residents around lagoons at risk (save Peter to destroy Paul). It is ridiculous to suggest that water is not rising, climate

change deniers. A buy out scheme is the only logical answer, and this will continue for many years if the Greens aren’t listened to. Man-made outer reefs could help break up the huge swells and provide fishing and surfing for the Coast’s economy. A wall directly on the eastern side of Ocean View Dr should be considered to keep the road if nature decides to claim back the dune. Email, Sep 12 J. Lewis, Wamberal

at, even if it is only street banners. It is obviously a pleasure to commend Councillor Greenaway on her success in opening the Hely St carpark, even though I gain no personal benefit from it: the closing of the carpark was a fatuous nonsense, and it shouldn’t have needed the kind of effort that was required to open it. However, I am less impressed by her “consistently representing the community” and being “consistently committed to the future”. What else is she supposed to be: this is what a councillor is elected for and is nothing but a reiteration of the bleeding obvious. I think that ratepayers would like something a little more concrete to justify the (recently increased) allowance that she is being paid. Sitting on a Council committee

doesn’t really cut it. However, the one that my heart bleeds for is Councillor McLachlan for his untiring efforts to highlight “the crippling, divisive, party politics and its negative impact on the Council’s performance”, as though this is something that every ratepayer is oblivious to. I can assure Councillor McLachlan that he can spare himself any further effort in this “most successful contribution to date” and can retire on his laurels, safe in the knowledge that he has been 100% successful in conveying such understanding to the community. This will, no doubt, give him time to concentrate on the “geo textile bag massacre” (apologies to Arlo Guthrie fans) which was an outstanding contribution to solving the problem of coastal erosion. There was a general lament

that efforts at “fixing potholes, building jetties and boat ramps, skate park and sporting field upgrades” etc, were not fully appreciated. Of course, exactly the opposite is the case: these are the kind of issues that most concern the community, and I don’t understand why each councillor doesn’t have a blog in which action on these matters is reported and updated on a continuing basis or why each councillor doesn’t have an interactive website where constituents can communicate concerns about such day-to-day problems. If my three ward councillors made us aware of a contact process that didn’t require face-to-face communication, I am confident that citizens would feel much greater confidence in the system. Email, Sep 11 B. Hyland, Woy Woy.

Shopping trolley lament I read in the latest edition (CCN Sep 11) a letter from a reader from Point Clare about shopping trolleys being left in the streets. Some time ago I rang both Woolworths and Coles supermarket management in Melbourne and the answer I received was a little annoying. They removed the coin return from the trolleys because a

small number of shoppers said it caused them difficulty. How difficult is it to return them and get the coins back out of the trolleys? ALDI do. These trolleys also end up in our waterways making navigation a slight problem. So, what will the companies do about it? Email, Sep 11 R. Findley, Point Clare

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RFS vehicle stolen and set alight The hunt is on to identify a man who allegedly stole and burnt a firefighting vehicle and valuable equipment from the NSW Rural Fire Service’s Central Coast Fire Control Centre at Charmhaven. The theft occurred at around 3am on Tuesday, September 15, with the van found well alight around 2km away later that morning. Police are investigating, but Charmhaven Tennis Centre may have made their job easier, with the centre’s security system capturing footage of a suspicious character possibly

The man caught on Charmhaven Tennis Centre’s CCTV cameras

Just before 9.30pm on Saturday, September 12, officers from Brisbane Water Police District’s Proactive Crime Team were patrolling Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay, when they observed a man allegedly in the driver’s seat of a Ford Focus stopped at a petrol station. Subsequent checks revealed the man was disqualified from driving until October 2023. When police approached the vehicle to speak with the man, the vehicle allegedly reversed harshly and crashed into a petrol bowser. The vehicle then drove forward towards officers before

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it stalled, and the man was arrested. The petrol bowser was destroyed, with the damage estimated at approximately $50,000. Officers searched the vehicle and seized 5gs of methylamphetamine, $1800 cash, knuckle dusters and a mobile phone. The items will undergo further examination. The 24-year-old Woy Woy man was taken to Gosford

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Injured man airlifted from Warnervale airport

Petrol bowser rammed at Empire Bay A man is before the courts charged with traffic, drug and weapon related offences after he allegedly rammed a petrol bowser at Empire Bay.

linked to the incident. Centre Manager, Brett Bevan, said the centre’s CCTV cameras show the man driving into the centre carpark in the stolen RFS vehicle before attempting to break into the centre. “The footage clearly shows the man arrive in the stolen vehicle, exit it, and attempt to break into the centre by throwing rocks at the windows and by trying to force open a door. “This was at 5:52am,” Bevan said. Bevan has since passed the

footage onto Tuggerah Lakes Police and the RFS in the hopes it will aid their investigation. The centre is also offering a $500 reward for anyone who can help identify the man in question. “While we are disgusted that this person has damaged our new building our primary concern is for our champion local RFS crew who had to put out the fire in their own vehicle. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police Station and charged with 11 offences including; Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period; Not stop vehicle when directed to do so; Not give particulars to owner of damaged property; Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous; Use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention; Take and drive conveyance without consent of owner; Possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit; Possess prohibited drug; Supply prohibited drug; Deal with property proceeds of crime; Goods in personal custody suspected stolen. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on September 30. Source: Press release, Sep 13 NSW Police Media

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The significance of the Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area was put on display on Friday, September 11, when the airport was used to airlift a critical patient to emergency care. The site was utilised by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to stabilise a 19-year-old Jilliby male suffering from suspected spinal injuries after terrain at the patient’s initial location

prevented the helicopter from landing safely. Central Coast Aero Club General Manager, Andrew Smith, said the incident proved a valuable learning experience for aviators in attendance. “Whilst the ambulances were attending to the injured patient on site, the Australian Air League Toukley Squadron, who use club land for their meetings

on Friday nights, were invited by the highly professional crew members to have a quick briefing and instruction on Westpac crew operations. “It was a great opportunity for these young aviators. “The patient was then successfully retrieved and flown directly to the spinal unit at Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition,” Smith said. Dilon Luke

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Watercolour Society launches springtime exhibition The Central Coast Watercolour society will hold its springtime exhibition, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour in a wide range of styles and subject matter, from September 25.

The free exhibit will be held at the Gosford Regional Gallery at East Gosford between 10 am and 4 pm daily. Paintings of the natural world by local artist, Carol Edwards, will be featured, with her painting of Sandhill Crane

being the raffle prize for the exhibition. Watercolour is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution and has been particularly associated with England for

several hundred years. Other than the English, artworks dating back to the middle ages were made by pigments consisting of earth or vegetable fibres ground to powder and bound with gum or egg.

Paintings were applied to vellum to adorn manuscripts and depicted religious and secular scenes. Artists Joseph Mallord, William Turner, William Blake, and Albrecht Dürer are among a select few whose work still

influences the craft today. Members of the Central Coast Watercolour Society meet monthly every second Wednesday of the month, from 9.30am-noon at The Entrance Community Centre. Jacinta Counihan

Have you been Discovered? The search to find the coast’s next big voice is poised to begin once again with the return of Central Coast Council’s Discovered program. A professional development program for local singersongwriters aged between 7 and 24, Discovered connects participating talent with some of the coast’s most established industry personalities before putting them head to head in a live contest for a share in an impressive prize pool and for the title of Discovered Artist of 2020. Council Acting Director Connected Communities, Phil Cantillon, said the program has helped develop young voices and provide opportunities for aspiring local artists for the

past eight years. “Discovered is more than a competition, it’s a pathway for the Coast’s young people to explore a career in singing, develop skills and confidence, and form lasting connections with peers and local industry professionals. “Beyond the event series, Discovered Voices and the Music Pathways Program supports young musicians to develop their experience, increase exposure and broaden their audience base, while also providing performance opportunities. “Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a beginner hoping to further develop your skills and confidence, Discovered is the perfect platform to hone your talent,” Cantillon said. Past Discovered competitors

have included inaugural The Voice Australia winner, Karise Eden, Australia’s Got Talent winner, Fletcher Pilon, and Kelly Griffith, AKA Elaskia, who’s singles have been featured on television programs Home and Away, Dynasty and

Royals. Also among the impressive talent pool of past program alums is Narara’s Niamh Watson. Watson won the grand prize in Discovered 2019 and believes aspiring musos can

benefit tremendously from being involved. “I actually took part in the program twice before I won. “In my first run I got a lot of great feedback that helped me improve my performing and my writing skills and it’s a great way to make some connections in the industry. “Everything about my experience with the program was positive I can’t say enough good things about it,” Watson said. Since winning Discovered the alternative pop artist has released her single ‘Sugar’ and featured on tracks by dance/ electronic artists SACH and Leon Blake. While 2020 may have slowed her roll, the 17-year-old has taken the pandemic in her

stride, using her downtime to work on new songs and music. Looking forward to a summer of gigs, Watson encourages other young artists to consider what being Discovered could mean for them. “I can’t think of a single negative from taking part in the program. “You will learn so much and who knows what doors it could open?” To sign up for Discovered and learn about upcoming professional development programs and workshops visit info.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ discovered. Applications are open until October 23. Dilon Luke

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Local artists open their studios again for Bouddi Arts Trail

Jean Scott will be exhibiting Coastal Impressions

The annual Arts Trail around the Bouddi Peninsula will be held again this year on the October long weekend. Between 9am and 4pm on October 3 and 4, local artists and artisans will open their studios and workshops. There will be a diverse range

Two of the works by C. Moore Hardy

of works on show on what promises to be an interesting and entertaining trail for visitors to each studio. As the studios are located from Killcare Heights, to Hardys Bay, through Pretty Beach and all the way to Wagstaffe, visitors will have a great opportunity to enjoy the entire area with beach, bay and bush

views along the way. Works will include paintings in a variety of mediums and genres, silver jewellery, canvas and leather goods,photography, and recycled timber boats and whales. Included in the trail will be artwork from C. Moore Hardy made from objects (mostly plastics) found on the local

beaches. Other artists to be featured include local legend Terry Baker, who fashions boats and whales from driftwood, Cate and Lyn Cotteral who do beautiful abstract paintings in their Treehouse studio and Lisa Sansai whose fine ceramics often feature at Belles and Avoca Sunday markets.

Altogether at least 12 studios will open over the weekend. Every studio will observe COVID-19 restrictions and a red flag will be flying in front of each. In addition, Wagstaffe Hall will host an art exhibition entitled Birds of a Feather where local artists will stretch their creativity to show their personal

interpretations and portrayals of birds. A list of artists and a map is available on the Arts Trail’s web site at www.bouddiarttrail. weebly.com Source: Media releases, Sep 14 Jean Scott and C. Moore Hardy

Alan Bull fundraiser raises $10,000 in three days A fundraiser for the daughter of a Gwandalan man who died after his car exploded on Father’s Day has raised almost $10,000 in three days.

Tamika Bull with her late father Alan

Alan Bull was working on his car at around 7am on September 9 when an acetylene bottle ignited, triggering an explosion that left the 63-yearold with severe burns to most of his body and ultimately his death. The Help Change Tamika’s life in a positive way fundraiser was launched on Go Fund Me

on September 12 to help raise funds for Bull’s daughter Tamika and her family to help cover funeral expenses, with it understood they’ve had difficulty accessing Bull’s assets as he did not have a will. “On Father’s Day Tamika tragically lost her father to a deadly car explosion. “At this stage we are unable to access any funds to go forward with the funeral. “Alan was an amazing dad, stepdad and grandfather. “We cannot believe that he is gone, and we are all trying to

come to terms with the loss. “One thing is for sure and that is that Alan wouldn’t have wanted Tamika to worry as he adored his daughter and she should be able to grieve without pressure of money. “Thank you for your help,” the fundraiser reads. As of September 16, the fundraiser had reached $9,865 of its $12,000. Anyone interested in donating can do so by visiting the Go Fund Me website and searching the campaign. Dilon Luke

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Time for a refresher on snake bite first aid The Australian Reptile Park is advising people to be cautious as the warmer weather brings snakes out of hibernation all over the Central Coast. Households are urged to keep grass areas mowed and well maintained and avoid piling up leftover wood from winter or accumulating stick piles. Tin sheets or any household items piled up can draw in heat, providing the perfect habitat for snakes. Australian Reptile Park Reptile Keeper, Brandon Gifford, said he is stressing public awareness, bite prevention and safety.

“As it’s just the beginning of Spring, there’s no better time than right now to brush up on your snake bite first aid,” he said. “Most Australians know our slithery friends do not go out of their way to harm humans. “Snakebites mostly occur when people are trying to catch or kill the snake, so if you don’t do either of those things you drastically reduce your chances of having a negative encounter with one of Australia’s venomous snakes.” Basic first aid includes keeping the bite victim calm and immobile, applying a pressure-immobilisation bandage on the entire limb, not

just the bite area, and seeking emergency medical assistance immediately by calling an ambulance or going directly to the hospital. “By applying the pressureimmobilisation bandage, venom cannot easily spread through the body, slowing down the envenomation process by giving more time for the bite victim to seek antivenom at hospital,” Gifford said. Australia sees approximately 3,000 snake bites occur per year, of which around 300 receive antivenom, and on average, just one or two bites prove fatal. The Australian Reptile Park is

the only zoo in Australia that milks venomous terrestrial snakes for their venom to help produce antivenom and houses over 250 of the world’s most venomous snakes. The Australian species are milked fortnightly by the venom keepers, as part of the Park’s venom program to produce antivenom. Some of Australia’s deadliest snakes milked as a part of the program including taipans, eastern brown snakes, king brown snakes, tiger snakes, death adders, and black snakes. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Australian Reptile Park

From combat to wombat: Scomo visits the Coast From page 1 Against a backdrop of a controversial commitment to increased gas-fired power, growing angst over Chinese data mining and a combative week with State governments over border restrictions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a surprise visit to Somersby on September 15 to

announce a $172,190 boost for the Australian Reptile Park. The money comes from a $94.6M support package for the nation’s zoos and aquariums announced earlier this year and will be used to fund operational costs associated with the care of the animals and to help ensure the park remains viable post COVID-19.

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks, who accompanied the PM on his Park visit, said keeping regional zoos in good shape was all important during the pandemic. “This will be vital to helping our regional communities get back on their feet which will in turn sustain local jobs,” Wicks said. “It is absolutely crucial iconic

zos like the Australian Reptile Park can still operate on the other side of COVID-19.” Reptile Park Director Tim Faulkner said the money was a lifeline for the park, which was forced to close for more than three months during the period of coronavirus social restrictions. “When COVID first hit the shockwaves were felt by all,”

he said. “But we still had to find ways to afford the basic day to day running of the park to ensure we could support the many animals we look after.” As Prime Minister Morrison cuddled Park resident Hope the wombat, he reflected that there was plenty of hope for Australia’s future. “I remember when we won

the Olympics bid in 1993 just following our last recession,” he said. “That was followed by years of growth and now we find ourselves back in a recession which isn’t anything we wanted to see. “But Australians are always able to hold onto hope.” Terry Collins

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Deacon King Kong Author: James McBride Publisher: Doubleday

Causeway Housing Projects were built in South Brooklyn in the 40’s to house the Italians that worked on the docks. But its 1969 and the ships don’t dock there anymore, so the Italians have left and the Cause Houses are now home to the colored and Latinos and, as of recently, the drug dealers. Deems Clemens is one of these drug dealers. But Deems wasn’t always a dealer, he used to play baseball and was coached by Cuffy “Sportcoat” Lamkin (who also taught Deems Sunday School). Sportcoat never saw such a pitching arm. But that was a few years ago. Today, Sportcoat walks out to the plaza of housing project and shoot off Deems’ ear. It was agreed, Sportcoat is now a dead man. Sportcoat was a nickname given to him by his mother when he was five. Now, in his early early 70’s and drunk most of his life, he is deacon at the Five Ends Baptist Church. How he got the title and what the job actually entails remains elusive. Sportcoat has a weakness for King Kong, “a special blend of white lightning” made by Rufus, a janitor at the nearby Watch Houses. Sportcoat was married to Hettie but she has

passed and, along with her, the knowledge of where the Christmas Club fund money is hidden. Sportcoat gets a lot of grief about where this money could be For surely as Hettie’s husband he must know where it is … or he must have taken it. As the story goes on, we meet the Elephant, Tom Elefante whose family has been in the area for years and his mother is still seen walking around looking for weeds to brew to heal her ailments. She has hired Sportcoat to help her once a week to collect these herbs. Elephant is a gangster that deals in stolen goods – the mob wants him to dabble in the drug

trade but that isn’t for him. He is nearing retirement and just wants to find someone nice to settle down with. Potts, a world-weary but scrupulous white policeman who’s hoping to find Sportcoat fast enough to protect him from Deems’ vengeance, but the malevolent designs of neighborhood kingpin Butch Moon. I think this quote from the book sums it up pretty well, “all living the New York dream in the Cause Houses, within sight of the Statue of Liberty, a gigantic copper reminder that this city was a grinding factory that diced the poor man’s dreams worse than any cotton gin or sugarcane field from the old country. And now heroin was here to make their children slaves again, to a

useless white powder.” There is all Cheese, there is Venus of Willdendorf, there are the Amazing Mets, an assortment of salsa musicians and there are characters named Pork Sausage, Bum Bum and Soup. There are marching ants. Is my synopsis getting confusing? Well, it’s just a reflection of the rich and complex fabric of characters woven in to form Deacon King Kong. They are all just people trying to navigate in a world that is changing around them, and not for the good. There is kindness and tenderness, there is backstabbing and double crossing – as one reviewer describes it: “there is almost too much for one book to handle”. But as The Good Lord Bird (2013) showed, McBride has a knack for turning complexity into brilliant, cohesive and very funny narrative. The story goes off on tangents but then comes together with great finesse. The dialogue is amazing, and I found myself laughing out loud at sections. And it is quite touching as well. Quite easily one of the best books I have read this year. And there is that chapter, The March of the Ants … brilliant. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Down in the Garden: Your own homegrown Christmas harvest for late December. Coast gardeners will find ‘Cos’ lettuce, ‘Salad King’ endive and good old ‘Black Jack’ zucchini thrive here. If you have a smaller space, try a compact variety like ‘Cocozelle’ zucchini as most plants can be rather large. Festive Herbs

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2020 has not been kind or easy for any of us but one thing we can all rely on is that gardening is never cancelled! Summer is a bountiful time in our Coast gardens and now is the time to start work on planting not only a cheerful display but also a delicious, homegrown Christmas Feast for your family, friends and hopefully visitors. You may not be able to travel this year but with a little planning, we can make home extra special, beautiful and festive with help from our gardens. Potato Going traditional dinner this year? You are going to want delicious homegrown potatoes to bake and as most varieties can’t be harvested for 60 to 90 you will need to get those potatoes in now to enjoy their plate-filling goodness on Christmas Day. Plant seed potatoes into contained areas of the garden or very large deep pots in full sun. Planting at this time of the year increases the risk of disease due to increasing humidity so cut eyes singularly with only a small amount of surrounding flesh and allow to dry for a day before planting. Sweet Potato Like potatoes, these beauties can easily take over a garden space so are better grown in contained areas or very large pots. Plant sweet potato slips in full sun at this time of the year to ensure a Christmas harvest. They need a free draining soil that is rich with compost and well-rotted manure. Feed with nitrogen-based fertiliser to start but then only use a general feeder thereafter every 6 to 8 weeks. Other Vegetables to Plant Now Right now, seedlings of tomatoes, capsicums, eggplants, cucumbers, climbing green beans, beetroot, Chinese cabbage and snow peas should be quickly planted. If you select a tomato with a defined harvest time, (most of the fruit matures at once), look to include one that will reach maturity of fruit in around 90 days. Undefined harvest times are usually the domain of vining tomatoes and these will produce fruits throughout the season. Try golden yellow pear drop and tumbling red tiny toms for produce that will rival your tinsel! You can also plant sweet corn, onions and melons and although they may not be ready for the big day, they will provide a lush looking veggie garden throughout summer and a later season harvest for the holidays. Late October Vegetable Planting Lettuce, endive, beans that grow in bush form and zucchini can all be planted now but an additional crop of each in mid to late October will ensure a

BBQs, salads, baked dinners and in fact all of your holiday cooking will be given a zesty boost with fresh herbs straight out of the garden. You can try growing these in pots as well to make delightful and easy gifts! Just make sure that the pots you keep are placed in sunny spots and although you could grow them now from seed, use seedlings to ensure that you will be obtaining these treats in time. You might even like to create wreaths for your front door or kitchen. Tie bunches of herbs to a cane circle and use as needed – they will dry in place while sending their delicious warm aromas through the air and still be used daily to add their yummy flavours to your cooking. Herbs that can be planted now for salads and various recipes include basil, chives, coriander, dill, oregano and mint. Plant mint in big pots rather than directly in garden beds as it can become very intrusive and pop them in those drab shady places for a green lift. If you want the best stuffing you will ever make, there is no passing the opportunity to plant parsley, sage and thyme now. Sage needs full sun and a dry environment. It won’t like the rain or the coming humidity so best to plant in large well-draining pots and move as needed, or find a dry spot in the garden and water sparingly. Plan Ahead Fruits Blueberries, peaches and nectarines all take at least two years until they produce viable crops and you really should have planted any bare-rooted trees by August, but potted ones can be planted year-round. Look out for early season fruiting varieties such as the delectable Anzac peach and one of the lovely Fantasia nectarines both of which are early season fruits and will produce their crops in late December. Cherries are synonymous with this time of the year and there are a few types that Coast gardeners could try including the popular ‘Stella’ variety that is a self-pollinator so no need for additional crosspollinators and it is compact enough for small gardens as cherry trees are usually quite large. Drinks Do you know what makes a champagne or lemonade better on a hot summer’s day? The delightful red flowers of the rosella plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa).

It could be a little late in the season to ensure rosella by the end of December but plant now anyway because you will still be enjoying these yummy blossoms through to the end of summer. The flowers can be used to create jams, teas and drinks as well as floating in your favourite beverage. Keep on picking those flowers as this encourages repeat blossoms because the average plant can produce up to 2kg of flowers for you! The Flower Garden Many of your spring flowering roses can be picked when they are in bud to encourage a second flush of blooms around Christmas – just make sure you feed and water your rose plants well after picking at this time to make this seasonal magic happen. December is often called ‘The Blue Month’ in the Eastern parts of Australia due to the blooming of Hydrangea, Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) and Agapanthus. While their vibrant purple-blues are not traditional Christmas colours, they do provide a bright and cheerful display and are welcome editions to indoor cut flower displays. You might want to carefully consider Agapanthus in your garden though if you are close to waterways as they can become rather invasive. Jacarandas will not usually extend their flowering season past early December, but they do herald the summer holidays and, oh, but that carpet of blue! (Just don’t plant one close to your pool.) Bright yellow and orange blossoms that can provide a striking display alongside your blue flowers in the garden or vase include Sunflowers, Calendula, Rudbeckia, California Poppies, Gazania, Tiger Lilies and Zinnias. For reds, try varieties of some of those just mentioned along with Hibiscus, Oriental Lilies, Canna Lilies, Amaranthus, Gladiolus, Carnations, Rudbeckia, Begonia and Coreopsis, all of which

usually blossom throughout December as well. Or make it a white Christmas at your place by growing Yarrow, (white) Agapanthus, Carnations, Garden Cosmos, Gazania, and Coreopsis. While we are talking flowers, let’s address the elephant in the room for the newer gardeners, the Poinsettia. Our shops are flush with these cheerful plants in pretty pots all dressed in red bows and glittery tinsel as we get closer to the big day. It is a Central American plant and its flowering season is winter so it will not produce the distinctive red bracts that surround the tiny flowers at this time of the year in warm Australian gardens. Growers here place these Northern Hemisphere beauties into cold storage and the dark for a period to force them to flower in our summer. But don’t discount them – look for discounted ones at the end of the holidays or enjoy a beauty in its pot on your Christmas table and then pop it into the garden in a sunny spot and look forward to that tremendous red boost in the middle of our winter. Australian Natives An Aussie Christmas is incredibly easy with the local pretty Christmas Bells (Blandfordia spp.) and you will never need to buy cut NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) again if you grow it at your place. Our local native bees will love you for it and you will have armfuls to share with everyone in your street. Other Australian festive and well-suited plants to Coast gardens include Victorian Christmas Bush (Prostanthera lasianthos), Tasmanian and South Australian Christmas Bush (Bursaria spinosa) and West Australian Christmas Tree (Calanthe triplicate). One of my favourite plants is Kangaroo Paw, particularly the red and green Anigozanthos manglesii – this native grass is at its peak flowering time now and so it makes a handy reminder to get your festive garden growing right now! Gardening Events You might like to check out these upcoming gardening events. On now: The Central Coast group of the Australian Plants Society is holding its first online plant sale. Order at www.austplants.com.au and then collected from Kariong on either 4 October or 18 October. 18th to 20th September: The Green Republic Indoor Plant Pop Up Sale Central Coast online: www.thegreenrepublic.com.au 18th and 19th September: Coachwood Nursery Open Days 9am to 4pm. An inspiration for succulent and cacti lovers, 900 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby. http://coachwoodnursery.com Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘The Gardening Gang’ 8am every Saturday on Coast FM.

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Business & Property Crowd funding campaign to kickstart D’bris The sustainable shoe brand, D’bris, which makes footwear from ocean plastic and car tires, has reached its global Kickstarter campaign goal of over $40,000. The money from the crowdfunding campaign will be used to fund the further expansion and production of the entrepreneurial start-up. Copacabana local, Sam Shearer, is the Sales and Brand Manager of D’bris and said the idea to make sustainably friendly shoes came out of a dream to see less waste in the ocean. “This all started over in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was founded by two of my very good friends who are Swedish,” Shearer said. “I lived over there for a year, and while I was there, we thought about how we could make a sustainable shoe, and also get a bit of plastic out of the ocean by making a good product out of it. Central Coast local, Reed Plumber, is also involved with the start-up working as the business’s Ocean Preservationist.

The shoes are currently being produced in a factory in Spain, which is at the forefront of sustainability using solar power and recycling leftover materials. The outside of the converse style shoes is made mostly out of car tires, with a mix of natural rubber and recycled rubber scraps. The upper canvas is made from high-quality polyester yarn made from 100 per cent recycled post-consumer plastic, with between 5-10 per cent of the waste used being captured directly from the oceans and beaches by local fishermen and NGOs. Co-founders Joe Newcombe and Magnus Ekermann came up with the idea by chatting over the need for a pair of sustainable and durable shoes in their regular skate meetings around the city of Copenhagen. Pro-surfer and environmentalist from Portugal, Miguel Blanco is a supporter of the business and said that products like D’bris need to be made more accessible to help raise awareness about environmental problems.

Sam Shearer with a pair of D’Bris shoes

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Urgent call for in-home care workers answered With aged care homes at the forefront of the COVID-19 battle and the Royal Commission looking into their quality and safety, the number of people choosing in-home care across the Central Coast appears to be increasing. The in-home care agedand disability service based at Erina, Trusted Home Care, has experienced this rapid rise first-hand, with co-founder of the organisation, Karen Barrett, struggling to keep up with demand. Last month she put out an urgent call for support workers and since has received almost 30 applications from people who come from a variety of work and personal backgrounds. Whilst being able to offer employment to 12 new staff members, the company is still on the hunt for more workers. “It has been amazing to bring on a whole new team of staff,

Hajni Kevi and Angie Garside of Trusted Home Care

and each and everyone one of them are so caring and are excelling in their roles,” Barrett said. “The applicants we have received have come from people with a variety of different professional backgrounds, with some coming across from completely unrelated industries.

“We have had a few Qantas workers applying who have been made redundant.” Growing up in Hungary, Hajni Kevi was a registered nurse but has not been able to use her professional nursing qualifications since moving to Australia. After losing her previous job due to COVID, she was forced

to seek further employment. “I started at Trusted Home Care two weeks ago after seeing the advertisement in Central Coast Newspaper and I got the job in three days. “I love the work, I love to look after people and people with disabilities, so it has been so great,” Kevi said.

Angie Garside has worked at Trusted Home Care for two years and said she loves her job despite initially being hesitant about the role. “I never this sort of job would be for me, but honestly, I have never had a better job, and I have had many jobs previously. “I would really recommend people come and working here

as you don’t even feel like you are working, you just become close with people and make their days better, and I love that part of it,” Garside said. Garside said that some of her clients prefer in-home care because of the higher quality of care, something that has been a focus of the recent Royal Commission. “A lot of my aged care clients that I take care of, really do believe that if they end up in a nursing home that they will die sooner than what they would at home,” Garside said. NDIS covers much of this care, however, there is an increasing trend for selffunded retirees purchasing private care packages. The deinstitutionalisation of the aged care industry is one of many trends expected to continue due to the restrictions and dangers posed by COVID-19. Jacinta Counihan

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Research shows value of apprenticeships Business NSW Central Coast says new research on the value of apprenticeships for youth employment supports its calls for additional support for apprentices. Regional director Paula Martin said the National Centre for Vocational Education Research’s report Traditional trade apprenticeships: experiences and outcomes, found that completing a traditional trade apprenticeship leads to good employment outcomes. “In 2019, over 90 per cent of traditional trade apprentices were employed after completing their apprenticeship, compared with about 75 per cent of noncompleters,” martin said. “Completers also fared better than non-completers in staying employed with the same employer as their apprenticeship. “Even those that weren’t able to complete their apprenticeship identified the positives – with more than 80 per cent reporting some type of benefit, such as gaining extra skills or experience.”

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Central Coast Apprentice of the Year Finalist, Nelson Florimo, said that completing an apprenticeship had not just kick started a fulfilling career at North Construction and Building but had also provided him with valuable team and leadership skills.

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Leading Hand and there is a career path for me. “At the same time, many of my mates have moved on to start their own business.” Martin said there were many similar examples on the Coast. “That’s why in our recent

Skilling Australia For A Better Future report, we called for additional investments to help young people into apprentice roles,” she said. “Early indications are that the extension of funding to March 2021 has reduced the number of apprentice cancellations and

suspensions, but more is needed to support business to place new apprentices and create employment opportunities for young people. “Without immediate support, it’s likely that around 4,000 young locals will be denied the opportunity of training and learning, and in the aftermath of COVID-19, the Central Coast will experience a significant skills shortage.” The State Opposition has added its voice to the call, saying the report revealed trades-based employment had plunged by 9.6 per cent during the march quarter. Shadow Minister for TAFE and Skills, Jihad Dib, said the trades industry was reeling from the impact of COVID-19. “These shocking figures highlight the urgent need to address this dramatic drop in the commencement of apprenticeships,” Dib said. “We need to find solutions to bring more apprentices into employment.” Source: Media release, Sep 11 Business NSW Central Coast Media release, Sep 14 Shadow Minister for TAFE and Skills, Jihad Dib

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Confidential Warnervale Airport Review released Community activists both for and against Warnervale Airport have challenged Central Coast Council decisions at all levels, says a newly public report. Council has released a redacted version of the previously confidential Warnervale Airport Review (Phase Two) Final Report. The review was conducted by independent consultants, Morrison Low. Morrison Low concluded the Council had followed the Local Government Act principles including the requirement to include significant projects in their integrated planning and reporting documents to enable community engagement. “The principles imply that a council may not always be able to accommodate the entire community’s wishes but should act in the best interests of the community as a whole,” the review summarised. Legislation was breached with the urgent maintenance works at the airport in 2015, which infringed environmental regulations and ultimately triggered the Warnervale

Warnervale airport runway on approach

Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996. “This is well documented,” the report said. The Council was fined for the environmental breach but denied it had triggered the WAR Act until it more recently sought legal advice confirming that this breach was likely. The report said Council

resolutions showed that when it became aware it took immediate steps to ensure compliance and the Act was the subject of an ongoing WAR Act review. “The great majority of the processes surrounding the events are robust and what we would normally expect to find in council internal and public

processes of this kind,” the report said. “Council’s role is to advocate and facilitate the wellbeing and priorities of its community through setting a clear vision and actively delivering aspects of it. “These issues and debate are driven by passionate individuals who have strong views one

way or the other, but ultimately Council must make democratic decisions in accordance with statutory requirements as it sees fit. “The Council was faced with an active and assertive campaign from individuals and two groups challenging Council decisions at all levels.” The report reviewed a large

body of information relating to the project to establish a regional airport at Kiar Ridge; the development of an Aviation Hub at Central Coast Airport and the Wyong Employment Zone. The review concluded that it would be impossible to gain a full understanding of events without a complex and expensive investigation process. It said almost all of the key stakeholders in the negotiations and investigations that Council undertook, as well as the decisions pre-2018, were no longer part of Council. “The specific processes where we could not find sufficient information to complete a robust review are the: land purchase from Terrace Towers urgent runway maintenance in 2015; application of some Council instructions.” The Morrison report concluded that further investigation would be difficult due to gaps in council records dating back to the former Wyong council era. Merilyn Vale

Advisory groups and committees under fire Advisory groups which give community input to Central Coast Council came under fire at the Council’s September 14 meeting. Cr Rebecca Gale questioned their diversity, their value and their cost which she estimated at $1M over the term of the Council. She said the costs to Council, which already had a budget deficit, was more than $4,889 per meeting which was $250,000 per year and $1M over the four year term. Community members are not paid to attend the meetings, nor are councillors but Council staff attend and minutes and agendas are kept and noted in

Council papers and on the website. Advisory groups include the Mangrove Mountain and Spencer Advisory Committee; the catchments and coast committees for Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes and the town centres advisory committee. Cr Gale said there were 21 advisory groups in total with 131 community or external agency representatives and 76 councillor-held positions across the groups. She said absences alone raised some serious red flags with the average attendance rate for councillors being 44 percent and the average

attendance rate for community members 61 per cent. “Last year, there were 51 advisory group meetings,” Cr Gale said. “I acknowledge that there is an in-kind component of community members giving up their time with a value somewhere around $78k for their time and travelling to meetings. “And I’d like to thank our staff and the members for all their time and effort that goes into these meetings. “But I have been very disappointed with the meetings in general.” Cr Gale said she resigned last week from four different

advisory groups - three of which had the same councillor in the key position of chair. “There are barriers to diversity as identified by community members in recent feedback to Council,” Cr Gale said. “Back in April 2018, I raised concerns regarding appointments on the grounds that the advisory group members did not accurately represent the 340,000 people across the Central Coast. “At that time, around 30 per cent of the chosen appointments belonged to the Community Environment Network (CEN). “After putting forward some advisory groups, I have been

very concerned about the appointment process in general after being present during some of the exclusion of some qualified candidates.” Cr Gale tried to get her colleagues to agree to asking for updated costs of the committees but she didn’t get the numbers. Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said Cr Troy Marquart had not bothered to attend even one meeting of the Mangrove Mountain committee. Cr Troy Marquart said the membership of committees was a stitch-up. Cr Jeff Sundstrom said councillors walking away from the committees was walking

away from the community. Cr Kyle MacGregor said there were two views: that the committees were important, working with stakeholders and the other view tried to politicise them, make them illegitimate. Cr Hogan asked that the committee members’ contribution and skills not be demeaned. Coast News approached some community members for comment on the debate. The members said the Council had made it clear when they had become members of a committee that they should not speak to the media. Merilyn Vale

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Green light for West Gosford Shopping Centre redevelopment A major revamp of the West Gosford Shopping Centre was given the green light at a special meeting of the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on September 3, despite objections from nearby residents to possible impacts of a Hungry Jack’s outlet to be included in the redevelopment. The panel deferred a decision on the proposal on July 23, pending a further report from proponent Mintus Properties on how proposed landscaping might impact on car parking spaces, but the report, subsequently supplied on August 25, satisfied the panel’s concerns. Despite receiving 43 submissions, most of which expressed concerns about traffic, noise and visual impacts of the 24-hour drive through fast food outlet, panel members were satisfied the proponent’s

solution of a 2.7m acoustic wall and landscaping would adequately address these issues. Residents in the adjacent townhouse complex remain concerned that the proposed acoustic wall will block sunlight from their gardens, restrict daylight entering their ground floor rooms and do little to mitigate noise. But town planner Jonathon

Wood from ThinkPlanners told the panel on July 23 that an acoustic report had shown impacts would be acceptable given the provision of the acoustic barrier between the carpark site and the townhouses. A condition of the approval is that an acoustic assessment of operational noise emissions from the premises must be supplied, at three months

intervals for a period of 12 months after the restaurant begins operating. The assessment is to be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced Acoustic Consultant and is to identify any areas where further noise mitigation measures may be required. Stage one will see the fast food outlet constructed, with 50 indoor seats and a drive-

through, catering for 16 cars. Stage two will see alterations, including demolition of existing walls and fit-outs on the first floor, converting existing office space to an 81 place childcare centre and a gym and Stage three will see major renovations to the ground level, including the demolition of the existing tavern, re-sheeting and reconfiguration of the carpark and the introduction of new shade sails. Construction works have been restricted to between the hours of 7am and 5pm Monday to Saturday. A spokesperson for Mintus said the company would deliver an outstanding village upgrade that locals can be proud of. “The facelift will showcase tones and textures drawn from the Coast’s natural surrounds including stunning sandstone features and lush local landscapes creating a sense of seaside serenity,” the

spokesperson said. The redesign will feature a regraded flat car park and large shade sails. “New designer bathrooms will enhance the overall shopping experience paired with purpose-built parents’ rooms,” the spokesperson said. The Hungry Jack’s outlet will feature indoor and outdoor seating as well as a drivethrough. The Kids Club Child Care Centre aims to set new service standards for growing young families in the area, catering for 81 children in a Disney-inspired play area with integrated learning technologies and safe movement zones. Confirmed tenants include a full-size Coles supermarket, Moe’s Barbers and the Golden Thai Restaurant. Terry Collins

The Coast’s highest fire risk areas revealed A site at Kariong West has been revealed as the Central Coast’s Number Two extreme bushfire risk area, with Norah Head being named the most vulnerable. The ratings came to light after criticism about wildflowers that were slashed near the Norah Head Holiday Park. The Rural Fire Service has explained the wildflowers were felled as part of a bushfire management plan in the most extreme fire-vulnerable area of the Central Coast, ranked as 1A extreme. Kariong is ranked 1B extreme

as is Kariong East, and Wagstaffe isolated properties. The RFS has a list 35 pages long which holds the data related to its bushfire risk management plan. Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) is a strategic document that identifies community and private land at risk and sets out a five-year program to reduce the risk of bush fire to the assets. Treatments may include hazard reduction burning, community education, fire trail maintenance, establishing community fire-units and even grazing.

Some assets may have only one treatment assigned to them, while others may have multiple treatments identified. Annual mitigation works programs are prepared to implement the plan and these are undertaken by the relevant land managers and firefighting authorities. The plan and accompanying maps form the BFRMP for the Central Coast Rural Fire District – incorporating Lake Macquarie and Central Coast Local Government Areas. Central Coast RFS District Assistant Stuart O’Keefe said the public could see the register

of assets and their risk rating on a map on the Central Coast Bush Fire Management Committee website. “It is a public document,” he said.

“We want people to be aware of it and to contribute to it.” See the register of assets, the fire risk rating, the associated strategy and action plan and the responsible agencies

involved at https://ccbfmc. org/. The RFS would love your feedback. Merilyn Vale

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Development Consents

Looking to lodge a development application, complying development application, or a construction, sub-division and occupation certificate? Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/NSWPlanningPortal for more information and to register for the NSW Planning Portal

Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. The consents are available for public inspection, without charge, at Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours.

Complying Development Certificates

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development Dwelling Addition & Swimming Pool (Amended Application)

48773/2015

04-09-2020 7 Ficus Ave

AVOCA BEACH

688/2020

31-08-2020 43 Rushby St

BATEAU BAY

Carport

BATEAU BAY

Dwelling, Pool, Studio & Demolition of Existing Dwelling (Amended Application)

247/2019

31-08-2020 13 Katungal St

699/2020

01-09-2020 33 Barry St

BATEAU BAY

Alterations & Additions

676/2020

04-09-2020 3 Elewa Ave

BATEAU BAY

Dwelling

719/2020

31-08-2020 6 Forest Oak Pl

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

697/2020

31-08-2020 65 Bundeena Rd

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

720/2020

03-09-2020 19 Wombat St

BERKELEY VALE

Inground Pool

840/2020

04-09-2020 8 Bancroft Cl

BLUE HAVEN

Alterations & Additions

643/2020

03-09-2020 80 Buff Point Ave

BUFF POINT

Detached Secondary Dwelling, Inground Pool & Front Boundary Fence

58422/2020

08-09-2020 64 George St

EAST GOSFORD

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

58763/2020

04-09-2020 38 Worthing Rd

ERINA

Dwelling Addition

ETTALONG BEACH

Demolish Part of Existing Dwelling, Dwelling Additions of Attached Garage with Rumpus Over (Amended Application)

45352/2014

08-09-2020 4 Burrawang St

58554/2020

02-09-2020 58 Kalakau Ave

FORRESTERS BEACH Swimming Pool Inground & Deck

782/2020

02-09-2020 55 Glenning Rd

GLENNING VALLEY

Retaining Walls

737/2020

02-09-2020 13 White Fig Dr

GLENNING VALLEY

Dwelling

564/2018

03-09-2020 6 Australis Pl

GLENNING VALLEY

Garage & Deck (Amended Application)

58524/2020

04-09-2020 26 - 28 Tatura Ave

GOSFORD

Establishment of Use - Animal Boarding & Training Establishment (Doggy Daycare & Training)

702/2020

01-09-2020 3A Kaye Ave

KANWAL

Secondary Dwelling

724/2017

01-09-2020 163 Elizabeth Bay Dr LAKE MUNMORAH

Dwelling, Shed & Fence (Amended Application)

58723/2020

03-09-2020 14 Railway Cr

LISAROW

Dwelling Addition

673/2020

04-09-2020 2 Longford Pl

MARDI

Alterations & Additions

58999/2020

04-09-2020 76 Bradleys Rd

NORTH AVOCA

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

NORTH GOSFORD

Mixed Use Development (38 Units) with Ground Floor Commercial Premises & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application)

46268/2014

09-09-2020

1, 2 & 3 / 357, 359 Mann St

52987/2017

07-09-2020 60 Patonga St

PATONGA

Stage 1 - Demolition & Rebuilding of Garage Stage 2 - Demolition & Rebuilding of Dwelling House (Amended Application)

58835/2020

04-09-2020 48 Broadwater Dr

SARATOGA

Dwelling Addition

58059/2020

4714 Wisemans 03-09-2020 Ferry Rd

SPENCER

Dwelling House & Swimming Pool

52083/2017

04-09-2020 5 & 7 Church St

TERRIGAL

Shop Top Housing - Comprising of 2 Shops, 12 Residential Units & Car Parking (Amended Application)

55708/2018

31-08-2020 46 Willoughby Rd

TERRIGAL

Proposed Split Level Brick Veneer Dwelling, Inground Swimming Pool & Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Shed (Amended Application)

58797/2020

02-09-2020 22 Lorikeet St

TERRIGAL

Swimming Pool, Deck, Fence & Landscaping

58846/2020

08-09-2020 24 Belar Ave

TERRIGAL

Dwelling House & Attached Garage

302/2019

31-08-2020

458/2020

02-09-2020 1 / 53 Tonkiss St

TUGGERAH

58652/2020

03-09-2020 42 Windsor Rd

WAMBERAL

Dwelling House

71 - 87 The Entrance THE ENTRANCE Rd

02-09-2020 1 Weaver Cr

WATANOBBI

44457/2013

09-09-2020 23 & 25 Young St

WEST GOSFORD

Commercial & Residential Flat Building, Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application)

57302/2019

02-09-2020

WEST GOSFORD

Stage 1 - Hungry Jacks with Signage, Stage 2 - Fitout of Childcare Centre, Stage 3 - Carpark & Shopping Centre Works

WOY WOY

Additions & Alterations to Existing Club - Including New Covered & Open Timber Decking Entertainment Areas, New Bar / Café / Preparation Areas (Amended Application)

08-09-2020 9 Dunban Rd

636/2020

02-09-2020 28 Windsorgreen Dr WYONG

03-09-2020 27 Bottlebrush Dr

Address

GLENNING VALLEY Remove Fibreglass Pool & Fill Hole

Suburb

Proposed Development

388/2020

31-08-2020 48 Burlington Ave

JILLIBY

Shed

402/2020

03-09-2020 63 Bonnieview St

LONG JETTY

Demolition of Existing Dwelling

Development Applications

The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and are available for public inspection free of charge at the Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours. Alternatively the applications can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 12 October 2020 No

Address

Suburb

Description

59437/2020

2635 Wisemans Ferry Rd

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN

Shed (Farm) Applicant - Aconsult

59343/2020

3 / 491 Tumbi Rd

WAMBERAL

Alterations / Additions & Shed Applicant - N A Hill Designs

882/2020

51 Watanobbi Rd

WATANOBBI

Dual Occupancy (Attached) & Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant - Outrun Financial Advisors Pty Ltd

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 12 October 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

59378/2020

12 Noble Rd

KILLCARE

1 into 2 Lot Subdivision Applicant - D J Morrow. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

No 59245/2020

Written submissions close: 19 October 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

6 & 13 Skiff Pl

ST HUBERTS ISLAND

Pontoon & Walkway Applicant - R P Jones. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from Fisheries NSW.

Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

Awning

567/2020

56487/2019

Date

419/2020

Alterations & Additions to The Entrance Hotel (Amended Application)

Construction of Attached Dual Occupancy with Torrens Title Subdivision

269 Brisbane Water Dr

Alterations & Additions

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A stirring change: Spring cleansing – time to detox

GEORGIA LIENEMANN & KRISTY PLUNKETT

s we continue our Spring Cleansing and Self Care theme, we’re diving into the topic of detoxification and so I thought I’d draw on the expertise of my good friend Kristy Plunkett. Kristy is from The Wholistic Life – a highly regarded local Naturopath with over 15 years clinical experience and senior lecturer at Torrens University. Kristy’s passion is helping others restore the natural balance of health, through safe, natural, ethical and sustainable approaches. Toxins Every year, we create thousands more poisons, toxins and chemicals that are dangerous to the body. Their purpose is to speed up the tasks of cleaning, cooking, travelling, producing food and communicating, but we are now eating, drinking, breathing and otherwise ingesting them at alarming levels. In addition, every chemical process in the body – and we have tens of millions of them happening every minute – produces toxins that need to be effectively eliminated from the body. If they aren’t, the toxins will be stored and the damaging effects of them will build up over time and eventually cause big problems. While this sounds alarming, the good news is that the human immune system is incredibly robust and very good at dealing with such threats – given the right environment and support. The need to detox The body has a complex excretory system whereby it can eliminate toxic build up – through breathing, sweating, urinating and defecating – so keeping these things functioning optimally is paramount. When combined with stress, irregular sleep, eating nutrient void and calorific foods, the build of toxic loads will start to weaken your body and make it more prone to disease. So, how often should you detox? If you are constantly absorbing these toxins, you need to be getting rid of them just as frequently, but definitely no less than twice a year. Detoxing should be a way of life, as it has been traditionally in most cultures over the ages. With that said, I do encourage people to consider not only cleansing the body of

accumulated toxins but also to remove as many as possible from their environment. We all know that car fumes and air pollution are toxic but many of us don’t realise that perfumes, furniture polishes and cleaners, make up and many other everyday items all contain substances toxic to the healthy function of our bodies. So where do we start?

or even weeks, fermenting until they are absorbed back into the bloodstream. Spinach and dandelion greens are excellent sources of chlorophyll, which is considered the top detoxifying plant pigment, while broccoli has been linked to protection against air pollution (and broccoli sprouts contain enzymes that protect against cancer-causing chemicals). 2. Lemon

Some people go to extremes with fasting, enemas, colonics, raw foods, juice fasting, etc, and these certainly can fast track your cleansing. But unless you are confident of what you are doing here, it is best to contact a Naturopath or Nutritionist or investigate a reputable program in this area. For most of us however, it is enough to start by assessing where you are at and making some small and steady changes. Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes that reduce the intake of toxins while improving elimination – you need to eliminate to assimilate! Top detoxifying foods

The citric acid and Limonene found in the peel of lemons can protect liver function and prevent oxidative damage – all you need to do is squeeze fresh, organic lemon with a slice of rind into a glass of water. (Be sure NOT to brush your teeth soon after drinking lemon water, or other acidic beverages. This could harm the enamel on your teeth.) 3. Garlic

While avoiding processed foods, flavouring, colours and additives as well as sugar, alcohol and caffeine-laden drinks is advised is advised, here are some suggestions of foods that support natural detoxification: 1. Cruciferous Vegetables and Leafy Greens This class of leafy veggies includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. A 2015 study published in the journal Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine reported that cruciferous vegetables boost liver health through anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects. They’re also high in fibre, which encourages the excretion of toxins through bile and stool – without fibre toxins will pool in the colon for days

Researchers found that garlic can inhibit the activation of carcinogens,enhance detoxification, and even protect DNA. 4. Turmeric Turmeric is known to support the liver in detoxification process and proven to be antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant, antiseptic, cardio protective, hepatoprotective, and a digestive aid. The primary active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which is what gives it its bright yellow colour. If you eat turmeric straight, you may not absorb much – I love mixing fresh and dried turmeric into other foods along with black pepper (piperine) which helps increase curcumin absorption substantially. 5. Blueberries Besides being delicious, blueberries are nutrient-dense and are an abundant source of antioxidants – they’ve been shown to lower blood pressure, boost vascular health, fight cancer, protect lungs, and prevent Alzheimer’s,

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among other effects. 6. Coriander Some plants can bind to heavy metals and help your body excrete them. Those plants are known as “chelators” and this flavourful herb is one of them! A 2013 study published in Scientific World Journal found that coriander enhances mercury excretion and decrease lead absorption. 7. Ginger Rich in phytochemicals, many people use ginger as a gastrointestinal aid. Since the intestines perform so much detoxification work, ginger can help boost your body’s ability to process food and eliminate waste. 8. W ater (of course) It is very important to stay hydrated as all body process rely on water in one-way or another. It is not only the amount of water we consume but the type – in my humble opinion filtered tap water is the best option, ideally with a filter that removes contaminants such as chlorine and other metals. Finally, when detoxing, it is also important to consider ways to emotionally detox too – to reduce stress and the constant build-up of adrenaline and cortisol within our bodies. These are all easy lifestyle changes to make, yet they will have enormous effect on your wellbeing. This in turn, will allow your body to cope better with both its internal and external environment, keeping itself healthier and reducing the risk of disease. In case you’re interested, Kristy and I will be speaking together at an upcoming event on Thursday 22nd October 10am-12pm at the Mariner’s Centre.

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Mother Nature 1, Dorf 0 … but he’s just getting started ‘Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming,’ that was Budgewoi’s Bryan ‘Dorf’ Dorfling’s mantra when he tackled the inaugural Coast Paddle over the weekend. On a mission to raise funds and awareness for San Remo based respite care provider, Camp Breakaway, Dorf and a handful of brave mates hit the surf at Catherine Hill Bay Beach from sunrise on Saturday, September 12, with the goal of completing a 45km journey to Avoca. Unfortunately for Dorf, things didn’t quite go to plan, with technical difficulties and mother nature cutting the grand voyage short at around the 20km mark. Increasingly worsening conditions including a persistent north easterly, were the major downfall of the paddle, with fuel issues among Dorf’s all-important support team also causing delays and eventually leading to the

abandonment of the event when the party arrived at The Entrance. Sore and nursing a bad case of salt mouth, Dorf said the failed run had taught him many lessons, all of which he’ll be applying in the lead up to his gargantuan 100km Bondi to

Budge Big Swim planned for December. “I’ve learned that we’re going to need a hell of a lot more planning for the Big Swim and part of that is realizing that mother nature is boss and we need plans in place to deal with whatever she wants to throw at

us,” Dorf said. Nevertheless, Dorf’s mission still raised over $2,500 raised for Camp Breakaway along with increased community interest through all the hullabaloo, budgie smugglers and pink zinc. Support for Dorf has also

exploded with the aspiring marathon swimmer receiving all manner of offers for help and assistance from the Central Coast community. “It’s been amazing to see the community get behind Breakaway and to offer so much support for the Big Swim.

“I’ve had masseurs, baristas, supplement shops and a whole range of people offer their services. “The generosity has been overwhelming and really inspired me to pull through,” Dorf said. Perhaps most helpful among Dorf’s new legion of supporters is Kim Eulenstein, an all-round water woman and the Head Coach at The Entrance’s world class swimming, surfing and diving pool training centre, Elite Salt Academy. Under Eulenstein’s tutelage, Dorf has begun learning form and techniques to help ease the strain on his body as he spends the next two months building stamina for what’s to come. “Having gotten as far as I did with the paddle, I know that I can do 20kms, but the question is, do I have the stamina to make it all the way? The Bondi to Budge will take place from December 4. Dilon Luke

Coast welcomes its first Pyjama Angels Foster care support on the Central Coast has been given a boost with the region welcoming its first wave of ‘Pyjama Angels’, just in time for NSW Foster Care Week. The Pyjama Foundation is a charity that aims to give children in foster care the opportunity to change the direction of their lives with education, learning, and confidence. Their Love of Learning project recruits and trains volunteer Pyjama Angels who are matched with a child in care to spend time with, providing the child with a mentor and respite for the full-time carer. Recently, the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation awarded The Pyjama Foundation a $24,000

grant to enable the expansion of the program on the Coast for the first time.

According to Pyjama Foundation CEO and Founder, Bronwyn Sheehan, the

Clarification The Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association (CPSA) has provided a clarification with regard to a story headed No increase for age pension which appeared in Coast Community News on September 11. CPSA would like to clarify it supports pension indexation, even when it doesn't produce a pension increase, as will be the case this month. CPSA is also an independent, non-party-political organisation, and therefore not aligned to the party Emma McBride belongs to. Pension indexation uses no less than three measures to ensure that the pension keeps up with the cost of living. When there's deflation, the pension doesn't go down. It is a good system even if it sometimes disappoints. At the same time, we should not be blind to the fact that particularly singles who have only the pension as income are doing it tough. That's why CPSA is calling for a hardship supplement. That hardship supplement should be indexed, of course, and the pension indexation system would be perfectly suited to do just that.

expansion is already making a significant difference in the lives of many foster children across the Coast. “I’m constantly in awe of the enormous impact this program makes to a child in care,” Sheehan said. “Children in foster care thrive when empowered by a support person, and our Love of Learning Program provides them with another ‘constant’ adult influence to have fun with and learn with, as well as providing our dedicated foster carers with much needed respite. “The cost for us to screen, recruit, train and place a

Pyjama Angel with a child to mentor is approximately $500. “The grant so far has enabled the recruitment and training of 18 volunteers on the Central Coast, and a lifetime of potential change for children in foster care,” Sheehan said. Julian Bowker is a Central Coast Pyjama Angel. Having previously spent three years as a Pyjama Angel working with a Hornsby foster family, Bowker is confident in the program’s ability to improve outcomes for children in the system. “I started as a Pyjama Angel for a 12-year-old boy in a sole parent foster home. “It was really convenient, as I work in Sydney and could visit on my way home to help with homework. “I wanted to give him a male role model and over time we’ve grown quite close, it’s like being a big brother or uncle. “Now my visits consist of anything from sitting down for a meal to helping him work on his bike,” Bowker said. Bowker now regularly welcomes his charge for short stay adventures on the Coast and relishes his role as a confidant and mentor. “I’m always flabbergasted by the number of foster children on the Coast so I can’t recommend the Pyjama Foundation enough. “It really does take a village to

raise a child and being a Pyjama Angel is all about helping build that community that these kids need to pull through,” he said. With education at its core, Bowker said that any locals who think they could help a child improve their basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills should consider learning more about the program. “Education really is the key to helping ensure that these kids have options as they get older, and best of all, it’s not some all consuming commitment, all the Foundation asks for is one hour a week and that you be willing to help instil a love of learning,” Bowker said. Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chair, Jennifer Leslie, said it was a privilege to support a project helping give vulnerable children a chance to rewrite their future. “Our mission is to help rewrite the future of people who are disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated within our community,” Leslie said. “This program not only supports and provides a positive influence on young children in care, but it also supports their foster carers, who without support can become severely isolated and vulnerable.” Dilon Luke

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Council seeks feedback on Positive Ageing strategy Central Coast Council is looking for feedback on its Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021-2026, which outlines how the Council will help older residents to age healthily, feel connected and enjoy an age-friendly community. Council’s Acting Director of Connected Communities, Phil Cantillon, said the draft strategy builds on the first Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy 2014 and renews Council’s commitment to better meeting the needs and aspirations of the region’s growing older population. “The Central Coast has long been an attractive place for older people to live and retire, with 27 percent of the region’s population aged 60 years and above,” Cantillon said. “With the number of residents aged over 60 expected to increase by almost 39 percent by 2036, it’s vital that we ensure that our services, programs and infrastructure reflect the evolving needs of this population.

“The Draft Positive Ageing Strategy has been informed by what our older residents have told us, their aspirations and expectations, as well as research and consultation with relevant service providers.

“There are many areas where Council can play a key role in positive ageing, from providing options for older people to connect, learn, exercise and have fun to making Council services and facilities more

accessible and providing information to older people about what is on in their community, how they can get involved and how to get support.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said the

draft strategy is part of Council’s commitment to ensuring our older community members live active, healthy and independent lives. “Older people play a vital role in our community and it is

important to recognise and respect the significant contribution they make to our vibrant region as workers, volunteers, neighbours, friends, parents and grandparents,” Cr Matthews said. “Our Positive Ageing Strategy aims to enhance participation, improve quality of life and provide support to older residents so that they can continue to participate in and contribute to community life as they grow older.” The draft strategy outlines four key areas of focus where Council can make a positive difference to older residents: Social Connections and Participation, Being Better Informed and Tech Savvy, Staying Healthy and Active and Age-friendly Places and Spaces. You can view the Draft Positive Ageing Strategy 2021-2026 and provide feedback at yourvoiceourcoast.com by October 11. Source: Media release, Sep 14 Central Coast Council

Tesch backs Our Site for women with disabilities Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has thrown her support behind a new website dedicated to information for women with disabilities. Tesch said Our Site, launched by Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and including resources and information for all women with disability over the age of 15, was a “huge step in the right direction”. “Every person with a disability struggles with different issues and overcomes different hurdles but a lot of overlapping issues experienced by women are often drowned out in the

conversation,” Tesch said. “It’s clear there’s even a gender gap in the disability sector with women making up less than 39 per cent of people being supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.” Our Site has information on women’s rights, leading and taking part in activities, life choices, safety and violence advice, body talk and real stories from women with disability, providing guidance through many lived experiences. Tesch said having someone to relate to is a helpful step on the road to better living.

“Women with disability don’t have to go through these experiences alone. “However these stories are both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time, revealing that there is still a lot of education to do,” she said. “Heartbreaking because it’s devastating to read about what these incredible women have had to endure and heartwarming because there is a light at the end of the tunnel and these stories will help other women realise that too.” Tesch said the NSW Government planned to cut disability advocacy funding in

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July 2018 but as a result of community campaigning the Government extended the funding to December 2020. “There is no guarantee the funding will be delivered in 2021 and beyond leaving disability advocacy organisations, which are already underfunded, in even more precarious situations,” she said. Tesch said she was thankful

Our Site has been established given the uncertain future of disability advocacy. “Having wrap around support and advocacy services for disability is crucial for our community,” she said. “In the absence of a certain future for disability advocacy in our state I’m so thankful Our Site is up and running, trying to fill a gap that may unfortunately soon present itself.

“Despite this I really do hope the NSW Government guarantees disability advocacy funding into the closely approaching New Year to give us all some peace of mind and services we deserve.” The site can be found at https://oursite.wwda.org.au/. Source: Media release, Sep 2 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Grammar school students show resilience Tug of war, sack races, resilience talks and gratitude trees; they were just a few of the fun games and activities coordinated for Central Coast Grammar School’s Middle School We Are OK Day this month. Jacki Lynch is the Deputy Head of Middle School and Head of Wellbeing at CCGS and said she was proud of the resilience students have shown throughout an unprecedented school year. “2020 has been a challenging year and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and support those around us. “Despite these challenges, CCGS students have

demonstrated resilience, compassion, respect and genuine care for others – a testament of our CCGS values,” Lynch said. R U OK? Day was on September 10 and is a national day of action where Australians are reminded to check in on their mates. Middle School’s We Are OK Day gave students an opportunity to celebrate, inspire and empower everyone, staff and students alike, to down tools, have some fun and to meaningfully connect with and support those around them. Lynch said it was a huge shout out to the school community, that during these

unprecedented times they are strong, resilient, happy and most importantly, that they’re doing ok. “Although the impact of COVID 19 will be felt by many for years to come, there have also been positive outcomes which we should not overlook. “It is up to us to change ourselves and our systems so we can increase our sense of connectedness, innovation and gratitude. “When COVID-19 comes to an end and we find our new normal, we hope to embrace this change as better human beings,” Lynch said. Source: Website, Sep 14 Central Coast Grammar School

CCGS students are thriving despite the challenges this year has thrown at them

Narara PS holds its own public speaking competition Speaking in public is a challenging skill to master, but the students at Narara Public School have stepped up to the plate by participating in their own annual Public Speaking Competition.

Narara Public School Public Speaking Finalists for 2020

Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 took part in the inclass debates over the past few weeks discussing a range of topics. School principal, Grant McFarland, oversaw many of

the presentations and said he was extremely impressed with the calibre of speeches. “It was evident how much time and effort students put into preparing and practising their speech,” he said. “All students should be very proud of their efforts. “Public speaking is a difficult skill and one that does not come easy to most people. McFarland said that the school focuses on public speaking and debating with

students by offering coaching by one of the teachers. “They normally go on to a representative level across the schools on the Central Coast, but because of the current climate, we did our own inschool comp this year,” he said. “They do it in stage groups, starting off in class and then the teacher selects a nominated number of kids who go onto represent their own stage groups.” Jacinta Counihan

Copa PS celebrates athletes on line Social distancing couldn’t stop Copacabana Public School from celebrating the athletic achievements of its students, with the school’s Athletics Carnival ribbon presentation migrated online. Held on September 11, all classes got to tune in via Zoom to see their peers receive their ribbons and to celebrate their success as a community. Principal, Mary Hunt, said it was a presentation to remember. “Congratulations to all

students who received a ribbon. “Special mention to Will Gencur and Ruby Munday, who were named our male and female Athletes of the Meet respectively. “Also, to Summer Liufalani, who broke two records - Senior Girls Discus and Senior Girls Shot Put. “Finally, a big thank you to our P&C for donating our new sport house flags,” Hunt said. Source: Website, Sep 11 Copacabana Public School

Copacabana PS students with their ribbons

Big breakfast time Year 12 Hospitality students at Kariong Mountains High School have put your big breakfast to shame, serving up a veritable feast in one of the last practical sessions of their school careers. Students were tasked with producing a big breakfast with all the trimmings, as well as decorating the room for service and they did not disappoint,

dishing up everything from perfectly cooked eggs, bacon, sausage and hash browns, to sweet staples like pancakes, fresh cut berries and freshly squeezed OJ. Regarded as one of the true tests of culinary skill, students even tried their hand at omelette making, with Food Technology and Hospitality Teacher, Rex Brasting, delighted with their overall results.

“Hospitality is one of our career defining practical subjects at KMHS, with students doing an exceptional job both with café service and food presentation. “Thanks, Year 12 and I hope the future is as successful for you as these last two years were,” Brasting said. Source: Newsletter, Sep 11 Kariong Mountains High School

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Mia MacMahon and Talia Tebb win junior surf titles SURFING A new generation of surfing talent is on the rise. The region’s growing army of groms continues to impress on the Australian competition circuit, with some of the coast’s youngest surfers the latest to be put in the spotlight. Norah Head’s Mia MacMahon and Kincumber’s Talia Tebb both secured titles at the recent

Woolworths Surfer Groms Competition at Sydney’s Curl Curl Beach, with MacMahon taking out the Under-12 Girls and Tebb the Under-10’s. MacMahon put on a blistering performance in her final, executing a handful of snaps and carves to gain the upper hand and to ultimately take the title home to Norah Head. Likewise, Tebb surfed a performance well beyond her

years to beat Avoca Beach’s Olive Morriss in their final. As well as a title, MacMahon also took out the Woolworths Fresh Wave Award, awarded to the best and fairest competitor across all age brackets in the male and female divisions, while Morriss took out the Pic’s Peanut Butter Star Performer Award, awarded to a standout competitor across both male and female divisions who did

not claim a title. With the Groms’ competition series considered one of the major steppingstones in the development of young Australian surfers, it’s a pleasing result for the up and coming Central Coast trio and a nod to the strong female development and representation the Coast is bringing to competitive surfing. Dilon Luke

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Heart players selected for national U19 netball squad NETBALL Central Coast Heart’s Nakita Jackson and Dakota Thomas have been named to Netball Australia’s Netball Centre of Excellence 19/Under Squad for 2020, ahead of the 2021 Netball World Youth Cup.

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While the Cup has been postponed due to the pandemic, preparation of the Australian squad will continue to ensure ongoing development of the group while they await confirmation of a new date. Selection of these squads was conducted differently this year after the National Netball Championships, where selection is normally made, were cancelled due to COVID-19. National selectors have since worked closely with state

representatives within the National Institute Network to finalise the squads, assessing each athlete based on a range of attributes, focusing on current and potential performance. With squad selection now complete, Netball Australia aims to deliver training camps in late 2020, with dates to be confirmed, to ensure that players maintain access to competition and development opportunities. Both members of the Heart’s Open Premier League squad, the U/19 selection will be a valuable learning experience for both players as they pursue Suncorp Super Netball careers, through their respective academy programs, Sydney Giants Netball for Jackson and NSW Swifts for Thomas. With NSW Netball effectively

in charge of their training (until Netball Australia can bring players together for training camps), Jackson said her focus for the time being will be on training hard. “Due to COVID, everything is up in the air at the moment, so it looks like we’ll be training with our respective squads for the time being and finishing off the premier league season,” Jackson explained. Netball Centre of Excellence Head Coach, Michelle Wilkins, who’ll lead the eventual 19/U training camps, said that there was immense talent within this year’s program. “Selection of these squads wasn’t an easy process due to the depth of talent we have coming through our system. “We have even seen some of our athletes within this group starring on the Suncorp Super

Netball court this season. “While it has been a challenging year, it is our priority to ensure that we are constantly nurturing and developing the talent coming through the Netball Australia pathway and we look forward to bringing everyone together later in the year for our training camps,” she said. With the Heart sitting pretty atop the premier league Conference B ladder and camp announcements to look forward to, it’s shaping up to be an exciting end to 2020 for Jackson and Thomas. “I’m really just excited to just soak up as much knowledge and experience as I can – the camps will be a great opportunity for exposure and I just want to play the best that I can,” Jackson said. Dilon Luke

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Hooper, who crossed for 2 tries. At Slade Park, The Lakes proved too strong for Hornsby, running out winners by 23 points to 5. The match was largely in the bag at halftime with The Lakes posting three unanswered tries to race out to a 20-nil lead at the break. Fullback Macui Rauluni and hooker Tyson Watene were in fine form for The Lakes while Hornsby flanker Sau Faupola and lock Wes Faupola also had strong games. Over at Gosford Showground, Gosford and Warnervale provided an exciting conclusion

The 2020 CCRU Finals Series has finally arrived and recent matches suggest any of the final five Premier 1 teams could take out the major premiership. This Saturday’s (Sep 19) minor semi-final at Woy Woy Oval will see two matches Hornsby and Avoca Beach playing off in the elimination final (kicking off at 3:55pm) followed by the qualifying final between second and third placed Ourimbah and The Lakes (kicking off at 6pm). Hornsby will start as slight favourites having defeated Avoca Beach in their clash earlier this season, but they did not have things their own way. The Lakes and Ourimbah match, which will be played under lights, promises to be a thriller with both teams recording strong wins last week. Minor Premiers, Terrigal, awaits the winner of that match next week, while the loser will

to their otherwise lacklustre season with Gosford running out eventual winners 29 points to 19. Finally, at Ourimbah Rugby Park, Ourimbah cruised to victory over Kariong 66 points to 19. Ourimbah were always in control over the injury-plagued Kariong team with flanker Jarrod Grange, prop Bret Cunningham and winger Ryan Bender best on ground. Source: Match Report, 13 Sep Larry Thomson, CCRU President

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Roosters secure grand final spot in golden point thriller Photo: Sydney Roosters

RUGBY LEAGUE The Central Coast Roosters have secured the first grand final spot in the NSW Harvey Norman Women’s Rugby League Premiership after beating the Cronulla

Sharks 13-12 over the weekend. In a golden point thriller, the Sharks pushed the Roosters right to the edge, with a 12-all scorecard, after a Zali Fay conversion, but the Roosters

fought back with a Melanie Howard field goal in extra time, securing the win for the red, white and blue. “Intensity was a 10 out of 10,” said Roosters’ Winger, Jayme Fressard.

“It felt like a grand final game. “Both sides came out firing from the start and it was super tough.” The win also sees the Roosters retain their undefeated status for the season.

They now have two weeks of final training as they await to see who their grand final opponents will be – the winner of the upcoming clash between the Sharks and the North Sydney Bears. “We’ll just do what we

normally do at training. “We’ve got a week off, which is great for the girls, but we’ll get some good hard training sessions in and aim to stick to our game plan,” Fressard said. Dilon Luke

ABC reporter reflects on the Sydney Olympics, 20 years on Twenty years on, Avoca mum and ABC reporter Emma Simkin can still remember the mood among the crowds and aura of the city, as she reminisces about her time covering the 2000 Sydney Olympics. With the paraphernalia to prove it, she looks back on the event as a time that not only brought prosperity and wealth to Australia but also happiness and joy. As a journalist in her 20s, Simkin was among a small team of ABC staff chosen to be part of the Olympic broadcast team. “It’s hard to believe it was 20 years ago,” she said. “As someone who loved sport, I was honoured to have that opportunity, but it was not until the Olympics began that I realised how big it was to be involved.” The ABC team was based in the International Broadcast Centre

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(IBC) next to the Olympic stadium, and Simkin said she can still remember the ground of the IBC shaking when Cathy Freeman won gold in the 400m final. “The whole ground moved because everyone in the stadium was stomping and cheering – it

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15 and October 1 in 2000. The games hosted 199 countries, 10,651 athletes, 46,967 volunteers and 16,033 media personnel, with over 4 million people passing through the city over the two weeks. Even though there were concerns in the lead up of the event, Simkin said that, during the Olympics, everything ran perfectly. “Everything about Sydney was just so perfect for those two weeks, beautiful sunny days, balmy at night, not a worry in the world,” she said. A new circulating bus system and a new train system had been built and (controversially) many of the homeless community were relocated from the CBD. Simkin said the brand of Sydney was on display to the world. “Those of who may not have wanted to spend much money

on sport reaped the rewards afterwards, and you could not criticise it for what it did for the brand of Sydney and Australia.” Simkin attended the Gold Medal win of the Australia Eventing Equestrian Team and was a spectator at the first-ever Women’s Water Polo game, where Australia also won gold. “That one I shared with my family,” she said. “I remember us all sitting down with the spreadsheets out because you had to put in ticket requests for the events you wanted to see. “I just threw it into the ring: how about the women’s water polo?” Despite her family’s initial scepticism, Simkin remembers them all feeling incredibly lucky that they were able to see a gold medal win in person. “Australia was behind, and with 0.4 of a second left on the clock, Yvette Higgins raises the

ball and then BAM, in the back of the net, gold medal Australia,” she said. “I remember walking out of the stadium, and the entire crowd was Australian, and we were all ecstatic with joy as we walked down the stairs, it such a magical moment.” Volunteers have been involved in the Olympic games for over 50 years, but Simkin said that there was something special about the Sydney Olympics volunteers. “The volunteers were such an important part of the Olympics, and I think it is part of the reason that everyone looks at the Sydney Olympics so fondly.” “That knockabout Australian attitude of the average person on the street who put their hand up and said I want to be a part of this as well really added to the experience. Jacinta Counihan

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